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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.37, 3,851.66 and 1,334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.37, 3,851.66 and 1,334.50 is: 2,002.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.37 : 3,851.66 = 1,334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.37/3,851.66 = 1,334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.37x = 3,851.66 × 1,334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.37x = 5,140,033.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140,033.98/2,567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.06

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