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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.40, 3,782.76 and 1,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.40, 3,782.76 and 1,562.20 is: 2,155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.40 : 3,782.76 = 1,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.40/3,782.76 = 1,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.40x = 3,782.76 × 1,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.40x = 5,909,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,909,427.67/2,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.62

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