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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.94, 3,382 and 1,567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.94, 3,382 and 1,567.36 is: 2,161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.94 : 3,382 = 1,567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.94/3,382 = 1,567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.94x = 3,382 × 1,567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.94x = 5,300,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300,811.52/2,451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.88

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