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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,159.04, 6,238.56 and 1,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,159.04, 6,238.56 and 1,562 is: 2,343

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,159.04 : 6,238.56 = 1,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,159.04/6,238.56 = 1,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,159.04x = 6,238.56 × 1,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,159.04x = 9,744,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,744,630.72/4,159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343

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