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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,340.76, 6,511.68 and 1,567.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,340.76, 6,511.68 and 1,567.08 is: 2,350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,340.76 : 6,511.68 = 1,567.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,340.76/6,511.68 = 1,567.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,340.76x = 6,511.68 × 1,567.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,340.76x = 10,204,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,204,323.49/4,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.81

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