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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.46, 3,849.01 and 1,086.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.46, 3,849.01 and 1,086.62 is: 1,629.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.46 : 3,849.01 = 1,086.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.46/3,849.01 = 1,086.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.46x = 3,849.01 × 1,086.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.46x = 4,182,411.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,411.25/2,567.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.01

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