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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.92, 3,265.08 and 1,562.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.92, 3,265.08 and 1,562.96 is: 2,341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.92 : 3,265.08 = 1,562.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.92/3,265.08 = 1,562.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.92x = 3,265.08 × 1,562.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.92x = 5,103,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,103,189.44/2,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.00

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