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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.32, 3,550.14 and 2,451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.32, 3,550.14 and 2,451.16 is: 3,389.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.32 : 3,550.14 = 2,451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.32/3,550.14 = 2,451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.32x = 3,550.14 × 2,451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.32x = 8,701,961.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701,961.16/2,567.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.51

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