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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,746.93, 2,411.91 and 1,562.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,746.93, 2,411.91 and 1,562.25 is: 2,156.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,746.93 : 2,411.91 = 1,562.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,746.93/2,411.91 = 1,562.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,746.93x = 2,411.91 × 1,562.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,746.93x = 3,768,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,006.40/1,746.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.93

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