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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.10, 3,850.92 and 835.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.10, 3,850.92 and 835.50 is: 1,253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.10 : 3,850.92 = 835.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.10/3,850.92 = 835.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.10x = 3,850.92 × 835.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.10x = 3,217,443.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,443.66/2,567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.34

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