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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.32, 3,609.30 and 1,567.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.32, 3,609.30 and 1,567.72 is: 2,163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.32 : 3,609.30 = 1,567.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.32/3,609.30 = 1,567.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.32x = 3,609.30 × 1,567.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.32x = 5,658,371.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,658,371.80/2,615.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.55

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