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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.16, 3,541.32 and 1,783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.16, 3,541.32 and 1,783.08 is: 2,459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.16 : 3,541.32 = 1,783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.16/3,541.32 = 1,783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.16x = 3,541.32 × 1,783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.16x = 6,314,456.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,314,456.87/2,567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.71

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