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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,643.22, 5,464.46 and 1,562.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,643.22, 5,464.46 and 1,562.82 is: 2,344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,643.22 : 5,464.46 = 1,562.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,643.22/5,464.46 = 1,562.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,643.22x = 5,464.46 × 1,562.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,643.22x = 8,539,959.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,539,959.56/3,643.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.07

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