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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,959.08, 2,701.69 and 1,562.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,959.08, 2,701.69 and 1,562.06 is: 2,154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,959.08 : 2,701.69 = 1,562.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,959.08/2,701.69 = 1,562.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,959.08x = 2,701.69 × 1,562.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,959.08x = 4,220,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,203.72/1,959.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.18

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