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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,449.83, 5,158.85 and 2,562.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,449.83, 5,158.85 and 2,562.03 is: 3,831.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,449.83 : 5,158.85 = 2,562.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,449.83/5,158.85 = 2,562.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,449.83x = 5,158.85 × 2,562.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,449.83x = 13,217,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,217,135.00/3,449.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.25

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