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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.10, 3,848.30 and 1,250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.10, 3,848.30 and 1,250.14 is: 1,874.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.10 : 3,848.30 = 1,250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.10/3,848.30 = 1,250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.10x = 3,848.30 × 1,250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.10x = 4,810,913.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810,913.76/2,567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.07

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