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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.33, 3,783.21 and 1,562.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.33, 3,783.21 and 1,562.47 is: 2,156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.33 : 3,783.21 = 1,562.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.33/3,783.21 = 1,562.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.33x = 3,783.21 × 1,562.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.33x = 5,911,152.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,911,152.13/2,741.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.31

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