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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.76, 7,022.40 and 1,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.76, 7,022.40 and 1,562.16 is: 2,342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.76 : 7,022.40 = 1,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.76/7,022.40 = 1,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.76x = 7,022.40 × 1,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.76x = 10,970,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,970,112.38/4,682.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.66

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