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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.93, 3,899.79 and 1,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.93, 3,899.79 and 1,567 is: 2,162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.93 : 3,899.79 = 1,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.93/3,899.79 = 1,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.93x = 3,899.79 × 1,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.93x = 6,110,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,110,970.93/2,825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.46

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