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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.26, 3,380.70 and 1,567.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.26, 3,380.70 and 1,567.44 is: 2,163.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.26 : 3,380.70 = 1,567.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.26/3,380.70 = 1,567.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.26x = 3,380.70 × 1,567.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.26x = 5,299,044.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,299,044.41/2,449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.53

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