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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.48, 3,465.96 and 1,567.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.48, 3,465.96 and 1,567.83 is: 2,163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.48 : 3,465.96 = 1,567.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.48/3,465.96 = 1,567.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.48x = 3,465.96 × 1,567.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.48x = 5,434,036.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,434,036.07/2,511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.68

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