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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.27, 3,851.67 and 1,087.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.27, 3,851.67 and 1,087.14 is: 1,631.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.27 : 3,851.67 = 1,087.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.27/3,851.67 = 1,087.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.27x = 3,851.67 × 1,087.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.27x = 4,187,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,295.26/2,567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.03

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