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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.26, 3,923.72 and 1,567.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.26, 3,923.72 and 1,567.19 is: 2,162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.26 : 3,923.72 = 1,567.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.26/3,923.72 = 1,567.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.26x = 3,923.72 × 1,567.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.26x = 6,149,201.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,149,201.98/2,843.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.73

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