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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.37, 3,851.45 and 924.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.37, 3,851.45 and 924.31 is: 1,386.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.37 : 3,851.45 = 924.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.37/3,851.45 = 924.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.37x = 3,851.45 × 924.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.37x = 3,559,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,933.75/2,567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.61

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