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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.06, 3,869.68 and 1,562.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.06, 3,869.68 and 1,562.06 is: 2,155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.06 : 3,869.68 = 1,562.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.06/3,869.68 = 1,562.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.06x = 3,869.68 × 1,562.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.06x = 6,044,672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,672.34/2,804.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.69

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