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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.30, 3,542.87 and 1,388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.30, 3,542.87 and 1,388.37 is: 1,915.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.30 : 3,542.87 = 1,388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.30/3,542.87 = 1,388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.30x = 3,542.87 × 1,388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.30x = 4,918,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,918,817.89/2,567.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.95

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