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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.21, 3,804.02 and 1,562.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.21, 3,804.02 and 1,562.07 is: 2,155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.21 : 3,804.02 = 1,562.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.21/3,804.02 = 1,562.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.21x = 3,804.02 × 1,562.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.21x = 5,942,145.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942,145.52/2,757.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.13

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