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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.08, 4,650.96 and 1,562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.08, 4,650.96 and 1,562.24 is: 2,342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.08 : 4,650.96 = 1,562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.08/4,650.96 = 1,562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.08x = 4,650.96 × 1,562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.08x = 7,265,915.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,265,915.75/3,102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.27

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