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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.46, 4,157.31 and 2,562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.46, 4,157.31 and 2,562.56 is: 3,852.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.46 : 4,157.31 = 2,562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.46/4,157.31 = 2,562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.46x = 4,157.31 × 2,562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.46x = 10,653,356.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,653,356.31/2,765.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.29

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