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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.62, 3,382.98 and 1,567.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.62, 3,382.98 and 1,567.63 is: 2,164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.62 : 3,382.98 = 1,567.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.62/3,382.98 = 1,567.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.62x = 3,382.98 × 1,567.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.62x = 5,303,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,303,260.94/2,450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.05

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