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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.65, 4,543.90 and 1,567.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.65, 4,543.90 and 1,567.22 is: 2,352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.65 : 4,543.90 = 1,567.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.65/4,543.90 = 1,567.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.65x = 4,543.90 × 1,567.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.65x = 7,121,264.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,121,264.32/3,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.08

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