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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.23, 4,191.01 and 1,562.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.23, 4,191.01 and 1,562.77 is: 2,343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.23 : 4,191.01 = 1,562.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.23/4,191.01 = 1,562.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.23x = 4,191.01 × 1,562.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.23x = 6,549,576.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549,576.88/2,795.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.13

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