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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.40, 3,851.88 and 1,007.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.40, 3,851.88 and 1,007.32 is: 1,511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.40 : 3,851.88 = 1,007.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.40/3,851.88 = 1,007.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.40x = 3,851.88 × 1,007.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.40x = 3,880,075.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,075.76/2,567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.29

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