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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.04, 4,807.62 and 1,562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.04, 4,807.62 and 1,562.52 is: 2,343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.04 : 4,807.62 = 1,562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.04/4,807.62 = 1,562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.04x = 4,807.62 × 1,562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.04x = 7,512,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,512,002.40/3,206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.08

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