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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.24, 3,849.12 and 1,006.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.24, 3,849.12 and 1,006.27 is: 1,508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.24 : 3,849.12 = 1,006.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.24/3,849.12 = 1,006.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.24x = 3,849.12 × 1,006.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.24x = 3,873,241.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,241.65/2,567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.72

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