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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.21, 2,349.52 and 1,222.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.21, 2,349.52 and 1,222.07 is: 1,832.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.21 : 2,349.52 = 1,222.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.21/2,349.52 = 1,222.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.21x = 2,349.52 × 1,222.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.21x = 2,871,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,276.65/1,567.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.10

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