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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.76, 3,207.92 and 1,567.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.76, 3,207.92 and 1,567.73 is: 2,164.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.76 : 3,207.92 = 1,567.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.76/3,207.92 = 1,567.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.76x = 3,207.92 × 1,567.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.76x = 5,029,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,029,152.42/2,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.23

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