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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.41, 3,842.46 and 1,175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.41, 3,842.46 and 1,175.42 is: 1,762.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.41 : 3,842.46 = 1,175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.41/3,842.46 = 1,175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.41x = 3,842.46 × 1,175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.41x = 4,516,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,485.12/2,562.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.60

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