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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.64, 2,810.45 and 1,562.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.64, 2,810.45 and 1,562.63 is: 2,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.64 : 2,810.45 = 1,562.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.64/2,810.45 = 1,562.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.64x = 2,810.45 × 1,562.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.64x = 4,391,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,685.67/2,035.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.40

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