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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.66, 3,138.73 and 1,567.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.66, 3,138.73 and 1,567.73 is: 2,162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.66 : 3,138.73 = 1,567.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.66/3,138.73 = 1,567.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.66x = 3,138.73 × 1,567.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.66x = 4,920,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920,681.18/2,275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.31

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