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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.58, 3,701.51 and 1,562.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.58, 3,701.51 and 1,562.97 is: 2,157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.58 : 3,701.51 = 1,562.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.58/3,701.51 = 1,562.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.58x = 3,701.51 × 1,562.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.58x = 5,785,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,785,349.08/2,681.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.44

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