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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.22, 3,782.84 and 1,562.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.22, 3,782.84 and 1,562.13 is: 2,155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.22 : 3,782.84 = 1,562.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.22/3,782.84 = 1,562.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.22x = 3,782.84 × 1,562.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.22x = 5,909,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,909,280.04/2,741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.71

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