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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.08, 4,537.26 and 1,562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.08, 4,537.26 and 1,562.32 is: 2,344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.08 : 4,537.26 = 1,562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.08/4,537.26 = 1,562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.08x = 4,537.26 × 1,562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.08x = 7,088,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,088,652.04/3,024.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.07

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