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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.08, 3,542.34 and 1,504.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.08, 3,542.34 and 1,504.54 is: 2,076.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.08 : 3,542.34 = 1,504.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.08/3,542.34 = 1,504.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.08x = 3,542.34 × 1,504.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.08x = 5,329,592.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,329,592.22/2,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.13

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