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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.98, 3,993.72 and 1,567.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.98, 3,993.72 and 1,567.71 is: 2,163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.98 : 3,993.72 = 1,567.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.98/3,993.72 = 1,567.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.98x = 3,993.72 × 1,567.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.98x = 6,260,994.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,260,994.78/2,893.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.45

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