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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.28, 3,851.49 and 1,007.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.28, 3,851.49 and 1,007.43 is: 1,511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.28 : 3,851.49 = 1,007.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.28/3,851.49 = 1,007.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.28x = 3,851.49 × 1,007.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.28x = 3,880,106.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,106.57/2,567.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.37

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