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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.32, 2,843.80 and 1,559.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.32, 2,843.80 and 1,559.33 is: 2,150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.32 : 2,843.80 = 1,559.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.32/2,843.80 = 1,559.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.32x = 2,843.80 × 1,559.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.32x = 4,434,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,422.65/2,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.21

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