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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.90, 4,942.52 and 1,567.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.90, 4,942.52 and 1,567.02 is: 2,348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.90 : 4,942.52 = 1,567.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.90/4,942.52 = 1,567.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.90x = 4,942.52 × 1,567.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.90x = 7,745,027.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,745,027.69/3,297.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.47

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