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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.63, 3,622.28 and 1,562.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.63, 3,622.28 and 1,562.64 is: 2,156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.63 : 3,622.28 = 1,562.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.63/3,622.28 = 1,562.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.63x = 3,622.28 × 1,562.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.63x = 5,660,319.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,660,319.62/2,624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.62

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