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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.62, 3,081.38 and 1,567.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.62, 3,081.38 and 1,567.80 is: 2,162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.62 : 3,081.38 = 1,567.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.62/3,081.38 = 1,567.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.62x = 3,081.38 × 1,567.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.62x = 4,830,979.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,830,979.73/2,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.85

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