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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.47, 3,543.12 and 1,388.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.47, 3,543.12 and 1,388.55 is: 1,916.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.47 : 3,543.12 = 1,388.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.47/3,543.12 = 1,388.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.47x = 3,543.12 × 1,388.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.47x = 4,919,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919,799.28/2,567.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.21

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