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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,902.83, 5,854.28 and 1,563.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,902.83, 5,854.28 and 1,563.03 is: 2,344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,902.83 : 5,854.28 = 1,563.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,902.83/5,854.28 = 1,563.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,902.83x = 5,854.28 × 1,563.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,902.83x = 9,150,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150,407.45/3,902.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.56

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