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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.16, 3,847.84 and 1,269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.16, 3,847.84 and 1,269.56 is: 1,902.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.16 : 3,847.84 = 1,269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.16/3,847.84 = 1,269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.16x = 3,847.84 × 1,269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.16x = 4,885,063.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,063.75/2,567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.91

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