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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.08, 4,544.60 and 1,567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.08, 4,544.60 and 1,567.68 is: 2,352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.08 : 4,544.60 = 1,567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.08/4,544.60 = 1,567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.08x = 4,544.60 × 1,567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.08x = 7,124,478.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,124,478.53/3,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.80

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