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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.31, 4,574.68 and 1,567.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.31, 4,574.68 and 1,567.97 is: 2,352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.31 : 4,574.68 = 1,567.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.31/4,574.68 = 1,567.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.31x = 4,574.68 × 1,567.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.31x = 7,172,977.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,977.09/3,049.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.33

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