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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.02, 3,393.11 and 1,562.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.02, 3,393.11 and 1,562.43 is: 2,157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.02 : 3,393.11 = 1,562.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.02/3,393.11 = 1,562.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.02x = 3,393.11 × 1,562.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.02x = 5,301,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301,472.08/2,457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.68

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