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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.39, 3,519.55 and 1,567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.39, 3,519.55 and 1,567.88 is: 2,351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.39 : 3,519.55 = 1,567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.39/3,519.55 = 1,567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.39x = 3,519.55 × 1,567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.39x = 5,518,239.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,518,239.51/2,346.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.80

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