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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.26, 3,850.32 and 1,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.26, 3,850.32 and 1,180.24 is: 1,770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.26 : 3,850.32 = 1,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.26/3,850.32 = 1,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.26x = 3,850.32 × 1,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.26x = 4,544,301.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544,301.68/2,567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.10

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