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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.55, 4,189.38 and 1,562.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.55, 4,189.38 and 1,562.54 is: 2,342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.55 : 4,189.38 = 1,562.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.55/4,189.38 = 1,562.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.55x = 4,189.38 × 1,562.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.55x = 6,546,052.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,546,052.88/2,794.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.44

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