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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.88, 3,993.52 and 1,567.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.88, 3,993.52 and 1,567.58 is: 2,163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.88 : 3,993.52 = 1,567.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.88/3,993.52 = 1,567.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.88x = 3,993.52 × 1,567.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.88x = 6,260,162.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,260,162.08/2,893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.24

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