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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.11, 3,782.95 and 1,562.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.11, 3,782.95 and 1,562.27 is: 2,156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.11 : 3,782.95 = 1,562.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.11/3,782.95 = 1,562.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.11x = 3,782.95 × 1,562.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.11x = 5,909,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,909,966.48/2,741.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.05

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