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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.71, 3,993.33 and 1,567.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.71, 3,993.33 and 1,567.41 is: 2,163.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.71 : 3,993.33 = 1,567.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.71/3,993.33 = 1,567.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.71x = 3,993.33 × 1,567.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.71x = 6,259,185.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,185.38/2,893.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.03

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