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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.76, 4,544.40 and 1,567.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.76, 4,544.40 and 1,567.84 is: 2,353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.76 : 4,544.40 = 1,567.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.76/4,544.40 = 1,567.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.76x = 4,544.40 × 1,567.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.76x = 7,124,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,124,892.10/3,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.19

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