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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.12, 3,043.68 and 1,567.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.12, 3,043.68 and 1,567.57 is: 2,351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.12 : 3,043.68 = 1,567.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.12/3,043.68 = 1,567.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.12x = 3,043.68 × 1,567.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.12x = 4,771,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,181.46/2,029.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.36

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