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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.42, 4,541.22 and 1,565.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.42, 4,541.22 and 1,565.64 is: 2,348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.42 : 4,541.22 = 1,565.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.42/4,541.22 = 1,565.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.42x = 4,541.22 × 1,565.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.42x = 7,109,915.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,109,915.68/3,027.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.51

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