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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.88, 3,400.01 and 1,567.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.88, 3,400.01 and 1,567.51 is: 2,163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.88 : 3,400.01 = 1,567.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.88/3,400.01 = 1,567.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.88x = 3,400.01 × 1,567.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.88x = 5,329,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,329,563.12/2,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.96

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