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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.40, 3,541.86 and 1,737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.40, 3,541.86 and 1,737.96 is: 2,397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.40 : 3,541.86 = 1,737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.40/3,541.86 = 1,737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.40x = 3,541.86 × 1,737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.40x = 6,155,611.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,155,611.01/2,567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.60

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