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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,871.68, 5,807.52 and 1,562.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,871.68, 5,807.52 and 1,562.64 is: 2,343.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,871.68 : 5,807.52 = 1,562.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,871.68/5,807.52 = 1,562.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,871.68x = 5,807.52 × 1,562.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,871.68x = 9,075,063.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,075,063.05/3,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.96

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