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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.56, 3,079.32 and 1,567.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.56, 3,079.32 and 1,567.28 is: 2,346.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.56 : 3,079.32 = 1,567.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.56/3,079.32 = 1,567.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.56x = 3,079.32 × 1,567.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.56x = 4,826,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,156.65/2,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.71

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