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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.28, 3,465.78 and 1,567.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.28, 3,465.78 and 1,567.46 is: 2,162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.28 : 3,465.78 = 1,567.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.28/3,465.78 = 1,567.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.28x = 3,465.78 × 1,567.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.28x = 5,432,471.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,432,471.52/2,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.37

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