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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.34, 7,281.36 and 1,567.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.34, 7,281.36 and 1,567.62 is: 2,350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.34 : 7,281.36 = 1,567.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.34/7,281.36 = 1,567.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.34x = 7,281.36 × 1,567.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.34x = 11,414,405.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,414,405.56/4,855.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.90

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