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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.64, 2,158.41 and 1,331.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.64, 2,158.41 and 1,331.09 is: 1,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.64 : 2,158.41 = 1,331.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.64/2,158.41 = 1,331.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.64x = 2,158.41 × 1,331.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.64x = 2,873,037.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,037.97/1,567.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.72

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