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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.19, 3,842.70 and 1,002.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.19, 3,842.70 and 1,002.25 is: 1,503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.19 : 3,842.70 = 1,002.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.19/3,842.70 = 1,002.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.19x = 3,842.70 × 1,002.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.19x = 3,851,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,346.08/2,562.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.15

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