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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.67, 3,993.26 and 1,567.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.67, 3,993.26 and 1,567.38 is: 2,162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.67 : 3,993.26 = 1,567.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.67/3,993.26 = 1,567.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.67x = 3,993.26 × 1,567.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.67x = 6,258,959.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,258,959.78/2,893.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.99

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