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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.36, 2,403.48 and 1,562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.36, 2,403.48 and 1,562.76 is: 2,330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.36 : 2,403.48 = 1,562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.36/2,403.48 = 1,562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.36x = 2,403.48 × 1,562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.36x = 3,756,062.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,062.40/1,611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.99

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