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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.51, 4,540.32 and 1,562.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.51, 4,540.32 and 1,562.22 is: 2,342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.51 : 4,540.32 = 1,562.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.51/4,540.32 = 1,562.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.51x = 4,540.32 × 1,562.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.51x = 7,092,978.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092,978.71/3,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.84

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