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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.08, 2,347.38 and 1,220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.08, 2,347.38 and 1,220.04 is: 1,827.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.08 : 2,347.38 = 1,220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.08/2,347.38 = 1,220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.08x = 2,347.38 × 1,220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.08x = 2,863,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,897.50/1,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.54

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