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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.28, 2,966.72 and 1,567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.28, 2,966.72 and 1,567.52 is: 2,356.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.28 : 2,966.72 = 1,567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.28/2,966.72 = 1,567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.28x = 2,966.72 × 1,567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.28x = 4,650,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,392.93/1,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.68

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