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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.08, 3,602.22 and 1,562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.08, 3,602.22 and 1,562.12 is: 2,155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.08 : 3,602.22 = 1,562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.08/3,602.22 = 1,562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.08x = 3,602.22 × 1,562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.08x = 5,627,099.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,627,099.91/2,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.91

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