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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.15, 3,804.78 and 1,562.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.15, 3,804.78 and 1,562.18 is: 2,155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.15 : 3,804.78 = 1,562.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.15/3,804.78 = 1,562.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.15x = 3,804.78 × 1,562.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.15x = 5,943,732.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,943,732.20/2,757.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.75

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