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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.84, 3,602.62 and 1,562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.84, 3,602.62 and 1,562.68 is: 2,156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.84 : 3,602.62 = 1,562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.84/3,602.62 = 1,562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.84x = 3,602.62 × 1,562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.84x = 5,629,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,629,742.22/2,610.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.30

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