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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.12, 3,849.72 and 1,106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.12, 3,849.72 and 1,106.16 is: 1,658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.12 : 3,849.72 = 1,106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.12/3,849.72 = 1,106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.12x = 3,849.72 × 1,106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.12x = 4,258,406.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,406.28/2,567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.83

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