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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.28, 2,161.51 and 1,036.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.28, 2,161.51 and 1,036.19 is: 1,429.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.28 : 2,161.51 = 1,036.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.28/2,161.51 = 1,036.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.28x = 2,161.51 × 1,036.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.28x = 2,239,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,737.86/1,567.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.06

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