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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.39, 3,542.99 and 1,388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.39, 3,542.99 and 1,388.48 is: 1,916.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.39 : 3,542.99 = 1,388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.39/3,542.99 = 1,388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.39x = 3,542.99 × 1,388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.39x = 4,919,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919,346.10/2,567.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.09

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