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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.23, 2,344.04 and 1,215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.23, 2,344.04 and 1,215.06 is: 1,823.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.23 : 2,344.04 = 1,215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.23/2,344.04 = 1,215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.23x = 2,344.04 × 1,215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.23x = 2,848,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848,149.24/1,562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.13

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