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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.02, 3,850.44 and 835.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.02, 3,850.44 and 835.66 is: 1,253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.02 : 3,850.44 = 835.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.02/3,850.44 = 835.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.02x = 3,850.44 × 835.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.02x = 3,217,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,658.69/2,567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.46

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