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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.73, 3,805.46 and 1,562.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.73, 3,805.46 and 1,562.37 is: 2,155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.73 : 3,805.46 = 1,562.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.73/3,805.46 = 1,562.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.73x = 3,805.46 × 1,562.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.73x = 5,945,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,945,536.54/2,757.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.95

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