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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.37, 3,385.56 and 1,567.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.37, 3,385.56 and 1,567.39 is: 2,348.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.37 : 3,385.56 = 1,567.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.37/3,385.56 = 1,567.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.37x = 3,385.56 × 1,567.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.37x = 5,306,492.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,306,492.89/2,259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.66

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