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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.69, 3,388.53 and 1,567.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.69, 3,388.53 and 1,567.41 is: 2,347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.69 : 3,388.53 = 1,567.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.69/3,388.53 = 1,567.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.69x = 3,388.53 × 1,567.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.69x = 5,311,208.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,311,208.98/2,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.30

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