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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.96, 4,983.36 and 1,567.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.96, 4,983.36 and 1,567.72 is: 2,351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.96 : 4,983.36 = 1,567.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.96/4,983.36 = 1,567.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.96x = 4,983.36 × 1,567.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.96x = 7,812,513.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,812,513.14/3,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.07

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