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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.56, 3,316.68 and 1,562.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.56, 3,316.68 and 1,562.98 is: 2,341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.56 : 3,316.68 = 1,562.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.56/3,316.68 = 1,562.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.56x = 3,316.68 × 1,562.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.56x = 5,183,904.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183,904.51/2,213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.89

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