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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.34, 2,803.26 and 1,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.34, 2,803.26 and 1,562.20 is: 2,152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.34 : 2,803.26 = 1,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.34/2,803.26 = 1,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.34x = 2,803.26 × 1,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.34x = 4,379,252.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,252.77/2,034.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.67

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