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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,753.78, 5,630.88 and 1,562.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,753.78, 5,630.88 and 1,562.73 is: 2,344.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,753.78 : 5,630.88 = 1,562.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,753.78/5,630.88 = 1,562.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,753.78x = 5,630.88 × 1,562.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,753.78x = 8,799,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,799,545.10/3,753.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.18

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