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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.67, 2,471.81 and 1,562.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.67, 2,471.81 and 1,562.39 is: 2,150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.67 : 2,471.81 = 1,562.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.67/2,471.81 = 1,562.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.67x = 2,471.81 × 1,562.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.67x = 3,861,911.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,911.05/1,795.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.69

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