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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.05, 3,847.50 and 1,085.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.05, 3,847.50 and 1,085.71 is: 1,627.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.05 : 3,847.50 = 1,085.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.05/3,847.50 = 1,085.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.05x = 3,847.50 × 1,085.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.05x = 4,177,269.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,269.23/2,567.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.26

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