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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.20, 3,542.40 and 1,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.20, 3,542.40 and 1,062.80 is: 1,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.20 : 3,542.40 = 1,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.20/3,542.40 = 1,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.20x = 3,542.40 × 1,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.20x = 3,764,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,862.72/2,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.80

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