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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.08, 3,850.38 and 718.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.08, 3,850.38 and 718.36 is: 1,077.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.08 : 3,850.38 = 718.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.08/3,850.38 = 718.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.08x = 3,850.38 × 718.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.08x = 2,765,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,958.98/2,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.47

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