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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.51, 2,817.25 and 1,567.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.51, 2,817.25 and 1,567.56 is: 2,164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.51 : 2,817.25 = 1,567.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.51/2,817.25 = 1,567.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.51x = 2,817.25 × 1,567.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.51x = 4,416,199.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,199.80/2,040.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.27

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