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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.26, 3,994.08 and 1,567.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.26, 3,994.08 and 1,567.97 is: 2,163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.26 : 3,994.08 = 1,567.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.26/3,994.08 = 1,567.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.26x = 3,994.08 × 1,567.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.26x = 6,262,587.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,262,587.99/2,894.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.79

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