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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.26, 4,542.22 and 1,567.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.26, 4,542.22 and 1,567.46 is: 2,351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.26 : 4,542.22 = 1,567.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.26/4,542.22 = 1,567.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.26x = 4,542.22 × 1,567.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.26x = 7,119,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,119,748.16/3,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.88

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