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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.28, 3,847.52 and 1,937.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.28, 3,847.52 and 1,937.61 is: 2,909.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.28 : 3,847.52 = 1,937.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.28/3,847.52 = 1,937.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.28x = 3,847.52 × 1,937.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.28x = 7,454,983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,454,983.54/2,562.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.51

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