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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.04, 3,782.70 and 1,562.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.04, 3,782.70 and 1,562.22 is: 2,155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.04 : 3,782.70 = 1,562.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.04/3,782.70 = 1,562.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.04x = 3,782.70 × 1,562.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.04x = 5,909,409.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,909,409.59/2,741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.90

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