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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.09, 3,850.63 and 1,007.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.09, 3,850.63 and 1,007.83 is: 1,511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.09 : 3,850.63 = 1,007.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.09/3,850.63 = 1,007.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.09x = 3,850.63 × 1,007.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.09x = 3,880,784.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,784.40/2,567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.74

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