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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.01, 4,807.67 and 1,562.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.01, 4,807.67 and 1,562.96 is: 2,344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.01 : 4,807.67 = 1,562.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.01/4,807.67 = 1,562.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.01x = 4,807.67 × 1,562.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.01x = 7,514,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,514,199.81/3,205.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.52

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