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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.04, 3,850.79 and 718.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.04, 3,850.79 and 718.17 is: 1,077.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.04 : 3,850.79 = 718.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.04/3,850.79 = 718.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.04x = 3,850.79 × 718.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.04x = 2,765,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,518.26/2,567.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.32

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