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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.97, 4,541.70 and 1,567.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.97, 4,541.70 and 1,567.73 is: 2,350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.97 : 4,541.70 = 1,567.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.97/4,541.70 = 1,567.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.97x = 4,541.70 × 1,567.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.97x = 7,120,159.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,120,159.34/3,028.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.69

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