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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.31, 3,851.37 and 1,106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.31, 3,851.37 and 1,106.47 is: 1,659.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.31 : 3,851.37 = 1,106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.31/3,851.37 = 1,106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.31x = 3,851.37 × 1,106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.31x = 4,261,430.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,430.18/2,567.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.88

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