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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.33, 3,183.76 and 1,562.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.33, 3,183.76 and 1,562.54 is: 2,157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.33 : 3,183.76 = 1,562.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.33/3,183.76 = 1,562.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.33x = 3,183.76 × 1,562.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.33x = 4,974,756.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,756.40/2,306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.01

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