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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,909.73, 5,858.72 and 1,567.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,909.73, 5,858.72 and 1,567.41 is: 2,348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,909.73 : 5,858.72 = 1,567.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,909.73/5,858.72 = 1,567.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,909.73x = 5,858.72 × 1,567.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,909.73x = 9,183,016.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,183,016.32/3,909.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.76

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