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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.79, 3,993.44 and 1,567.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.79, 3,993.44 and 1,567.49 is: 2,163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.79 : 3,993.44 = 1,567.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.79/3,993.44 = 1,567.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.79x = 3,993.44 × 1,567.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.79x = 6,259,677.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,677.27/2,893.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.14

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