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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.04, 3,249.60 and 1,556.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.04, 3,249.60 and 1,556.48 is: 2,334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.04 : 3,249.60 = 1,556.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.04/3,249.60 = 1,556.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.04x = 3,249.60 × 1,556.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.04x = 5,057,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,937.41/2,167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.03

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