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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.50, 3,850.34 and 1,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.50, 3,850.34 and 1,007.44 is: 1,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.50 : 3,850.34 = 1,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.50/3,850.34 = 1,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.50x = 3,850.34 × 1,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.50x = 3,878,971.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,971.87/2,567.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.80

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