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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.12, 3,819.94 and 2,558.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.12, 3,819.94 and 2,558.48 is: 3,807.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.12 : 3,819.94 = 2,558.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.12/3,819.94 = 2,558.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.12x = 3,819.94 × 2,558.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.12x = 9,773,240.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,773,240.09/2,567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.08

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