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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.67, 6,043.68 and 1,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.67, 6,043.68 and 1,562.60 is: 2,343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.67 : 6,043.68 = 1,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.67/6,043.68 = 1,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.67x = 6,043.68 × 1,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.67x = 9,443,871.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,443,871.38/4,030.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.00

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