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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.67, 3,036.99 and 1,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.67, 3,036.99 and 1,562.60 is: 2,345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.67 : 3,036.99 = 1,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.67/3,036.99 = 1,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.67x = 3,036.99 × 1,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.67x = 4,745,600.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,600.57/2,023.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.05

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