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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.62, 4,533.28 and 1,562.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.62, 4,533.28 and 1,562.98 is: 2,342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.62 : 4,533.28 = 1,562.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.62/4,533.28 = 1,562.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.62x = 4,533.28 × 1,562.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.62x = 7,085,425.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,085,425.97/3,024.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.58

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