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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.62, 4,436.04 and 1,573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.62, 4,436.04 and 1,573.08 is: 2,355.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.62 : 4,436.04 = 1,573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.62/4,436.04 = 1,573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.62x = 4,436.04 × 1,573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.62x = 6,978,245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,978,245.80/2,962.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.43

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