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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.52, 4,444.94 and 1,575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.52, 4,444.94 and 1,575.80 is: 2,364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.52 : 4,444.94 = 1,575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.52/4,444.94 = 1,575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.52x = 4,444.94 × 1,575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.52x = 7,004,336.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,336.45/2,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.32

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