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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.81, 3,740.07 and 1,567.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.81, 3,740.07 and 1,567.29 is: 2,351.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.81 : 3,740.07 = 1,567.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.81/3,740.07 = 1,567.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.81x = 3,740.07 × 1,567.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.81x = 5,861,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,861,764.36/2,492.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.46

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