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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.03, 2,161.78 and 1,101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.03, 2,161.78 and 1,101.55 is: 1,519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.03 : 2,161.78 = 1,101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.03/2,161.78 = 1,101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.03x = 2,161.78 × 1,101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.03x = 2,381,308.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,308.76/1,567.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.63

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