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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.43, 3,853.55 and 1,335.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.43, 3,853.55 and 1,335.71 is: 2,004.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.43 : 3,853.55 = 1,335.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.43/3,853.55 = 1,335.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.43x = 3,853.55 × 1,335.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.43x = 5,147,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,147,238.24/2,567.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.82

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