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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.63, 2,757.30 and 1,567.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.63, 2,757.30 and 1,567.30 is: 2,347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.63 : 2,757.30 = 1,567.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.63/2,757.30 = 1,567.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.63x = 2,757.30 × 1,567.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.63x = 4,321,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,516.29/1,840.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.85

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