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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.66, 7,023.31 and 1,562.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.66, 7,023.31 and 1,562.65 is: 2,343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.66 : 7,023.31 = 1,562.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.66/7,023.31 = 1,562.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.66x = 7,023.31 × 1,562.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.66x = 10,974,953.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,974,953.91/4,682.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.75

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