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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.78, 3,609.69 and 1,567.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.78, 3,609.69 and 1,567.10 is: 2,162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.78 : 3,609.69 = 1,567.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.78/3,609.69 = 1,567.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.78x = 3,609.69 × 1,567.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.78x = 5,656,745.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,656,745.20/2,615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.55

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