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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.94, 2,348.06 and 1,344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.94, 2,348.06 and 1,344.24 is: 2,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.94 : 2,348.06 = 1,344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.94/2,348.06 = 1,344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.94x = 2,348.06 × 1,344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.94x = 3,156,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,356.17/1,562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.50

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