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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.99, 2,846.57 and 1,562.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.99, 2,846.57 and 1,562.77 is: 2,158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.99 : 2,846.57 = 1,562.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.99/2,846.57 = 1,562.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.99x = 2,846.57 × 1,562.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.99x = 4,448,534.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,534.20/2,060.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.45

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