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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.50, 3,848.88 and 1,250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.50, 3,848.88 and 1,250.44 is: 1,874.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.50 : 3,848.88 = 1,250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.50/3,848.88 = 1,250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.50x = 3,848.88 × 1,250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.50x = 4,812,793.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812,793.51/2,567.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.51

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