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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.58, 6,291.86 and 1,562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.58, 6,291.86 and 1,562.48 is: 2,343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.58 : 6,291.86 = 1,562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.58/6,291.86 = 1,562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.58x = 6,291.86 × 1,562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.58x = 9,830,905.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,830,905.41/4,195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.16

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