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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.06, 3,257.04 and 1,562.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.06, 3,257.04 and 1,562.01 is: 2,155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.06 : 3,257.04 = 1,562.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.06/3,257.04 = 1,562.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.06x = 3,257.04 × 1,562.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.06x = 5,087,529.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,529.05/2,360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.68

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