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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567, 3,850.60 and 813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567, 3,850.60 and 813.20 is: 1,219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567 : 3,850.60 = 813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567/3,850.60 = 813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567x = 3,850.60 × 813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567x = 3,131,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,307.92/2,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.83

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