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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.48, 4,536.63 and 1,562.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.48, 4,536.63 and 1,562.79 is: 2,344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.48 : 4,536.63 = 1,562.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.48/4,536.63 = 1,562.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.48x = 4,536.63 × 1,562.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.48x = 7,089,800.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,089,800.00/3,024.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.14

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