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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.51, 3,584.27 and 1,567.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.51, 3,584.27 and 1,567.59 is: 2,351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.51 : 3,584.27 = 1,567.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.51/3,584.27 = 1,567.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.51x = 3,584.27 × 1,567.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.51x = 5,618,657.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,618,657.97/2,389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.38

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