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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.33, 3,852.17 and 1,250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.33, 3,852.17 and 1,250.36 is: 1,876.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.33 : 3,852.17 = 1,250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.33/3,852.17 = 1,250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.33x = 3,852.17 × 1,250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.33x = 4,816,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816,593.03/2,567.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.11

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