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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.39, 7,022.87 and 1,562.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.39, 7,022.87 and 1,562.45 is: 2,343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.39 : 7,022.87 = 1,562.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.39/7,022.87 = 1,562.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.39x = 7,022.87 × 1,562.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.39x = 10,972,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,972,875.42/4,682.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.43

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