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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.47, 3,850.30 and 901.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.47, 3,850.30 and 901.42 is: 1,351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.47 : 3,850.30 = 901.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.47/3,850.30 = 901.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.47x = 3,850.30 × 901.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.47x = 3,470,737.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,737.43/2,567.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.81

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