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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.22, 3,850.41 and 1,180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.22, 3,850.41 and 1,180.50 is: 1,770.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.22 : 3,850.41 = 1,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.22/3,850.41 = 1,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.22x = 3,850.41 × 1,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.22x = 4,545,409.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,545,409.01/2,567.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.56

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