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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.94, 4,008.15 and 1,562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.94, 4,008.15 and 1,562.68 is: 2,343.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.94 : 4,008.15 = 1,562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.94/4,008.15 = 1,562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.94x = 4,008.15 × 1,562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.94x = 6,263,460.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,263,460.85/2,672.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.28

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