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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.19, 2,348.21 and 951.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.19, 2,348.21 and 951.09 is: 1,425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.19 : 2,348.21 = 951.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.19/2,348.21 = 951.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.19x = 2,348.21 × 951.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.19x = 2,233,359.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,359.05/1,567.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.07

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