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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.32, 2,968.26 and 1,562.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.32, 2,968.26 and 1,562.92 is: 2,154.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.32 : 2,968.26 = 1,562.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.32/2,968.26 = 1,562.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.32x = 2,968.26 × 1,562.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.32x = 4,639,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,152.92/2,153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.42

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