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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.44, 3,851.04 and 1,785.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.44, 3,851.04 and 1,785.13 is: 2,677.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.44 : 3,851.04 = 1,785.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.44/3,851.04 = 1,785.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.44x = 3,851.04 × 1,785.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.44x = 6,874,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,874,607.04/2,567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.61

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