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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.62, 4,848.59 and 1,567.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.62, 4,848.59 and 1,567.18 is: 2,349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.62 : 4,848.59 = 1,567.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.62/4,848.59 = 1,567.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.62x = 4,848.59 × 1,567.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.62x = 7,598,623.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598,623.25/3,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.88

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