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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.59, 3,155.13 and 1,562.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.59, 3,155.13 and 1,562.22 is: 2,338.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.59 : 3,155.13 = 1,562.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.59/3,155.13 = 1,562.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.59x = 3,155.13 × 1,562.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.59x = 4,929,007.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929,007.19/2,107.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.69

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