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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.33, 2,810.01 and 1,562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.33, 2,810.01 and 1,562.32 is: 2,156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.33 : 2,810.01 = 1,562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.33/2,810.01 = 1,562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.33x = 2,810.01 × 1,562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.33x = 4,390,130.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,130.73/2,035.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.97

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