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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.28, 3,562.62 and 1,462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.28, 3,562.62 and 1,462.28 is: 2,018.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.28 : 3,562.62 = 1,462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.28/3,562.62 = 1,462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.28x = 3,562.62 × 1,462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.28x = 5,209,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209,547.97/2,581.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.20

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