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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.32, 3,604.80 and 1,564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.32, 3,604.80 and 1,564 is: 2,158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.32 : 3,604.80 = 1,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.32/3,604.80 = 1,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.32x = 3,604.80 × 1,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.32x = 5,637,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,637,907.20/2,612.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.20

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