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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.55, 3,567.53 and 1,512.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.55, 3,567.53 and 1,512.75 is: 2,266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.55 : 3,567.53 = 1,512.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.55/3,567.53 = 1,512.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.55x = 3,567.53 × 1,512.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.55x = 5,396,773.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,396,773.44/2,381.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.08

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