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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.40, 3,441.54 and 1,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.40, 3,441.54 and 1,562.16 is: 2,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.40 : 3,441.54 = 1,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.40/3,441.54 = 1,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.40x = 3,441.54 × 1,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.40x = 5,376,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,376,236.13/2,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.20

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