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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,642.98, 5,466.29 and 1,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,642.98, 5,466.29 and 1,562.40 is: 2,344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,642.98 : 5,466.29 = 1,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,642.98/5,466.29 = 1,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,642.98x = 5,466.29 × 1,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,642.98x = 8,540,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,540,523.68/3,642.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.38

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