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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.58, 4,542.63 and 1,567.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.58, 4,542.63 and 1,567.06 is: 2,351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.58 : 4,542.63 = 1,567.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.58/4,542.63 = 1,567.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.58x = 4,542.63 × 1,567.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.58x = 7,118,573.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,118,573.77/3,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.24

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