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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.89, 3,782.88 and 1,562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.89, 3,782.88 and 1,562.12 is: 2,155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.89 : 3,782.88 = 1,562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.89/3,782.88 = 1,562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.89x = 3,782.88 × 1,562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.89x = 5,909,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,909,312.51/2,741.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.20

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