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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.24, 3,851.42 and 836.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.24, 3,851.42 and 836.04 is: 1,254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.24 : 3,851.42 = 836.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.24/3,851.42 = 836.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.24x = 3,851.42 × 836.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.24x = 3,219,941.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,941.18/2,567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.24

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