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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.53, 4,542.51 and 1,567.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.53, 4,542.51 and 1,567.10 is: 2,351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.53 : 4,542.51 = 1,567.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.53/4,542.51 = 1,567.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.53x = 4,542.51 × 1,567.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.53x = 7,118,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,118,567.42/3,027.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.28

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