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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.39, 3,851.28 and 2,261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.39, 3,851.28 and 2,261.41 is: 3,392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.39 : 3,851.28 = 2,261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.39/3,851.28 = 2,261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.39x = 3,851.28 × 2,261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.39x = 8,709,313.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,709,313.48/2,567.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.29

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