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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.50, 4,691.82 and 1,567.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.50, 4,691.82 and 1,567.58 is: 2,351.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.50 : 4,691.82 = 1,567.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.50/4,691.82 = 1,567.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.50x = 4,691.82 × 1,567.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.50x = 7,354,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,354,779.74/3,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.65

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