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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.28, 3,851.33 and 835.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.28, 3,851.33 and 835.50 is: 1,253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.28 : 3,851.33 = 835.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.28/3,851.33 = 835.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.28x = 3,851.33 × 835.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.28x = 3,217,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,782.04/2,567.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.38

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