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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.12, 3,851 and 835.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.12, 3,851 and 835.28 is: 1,253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.12 : 3,851 = 835.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.12/3,851 = 835.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.12x = 3,851 × 835.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.12x = 3,216,663.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,663.28/2,567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.02

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