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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.51, 3,848.18 and 1,334.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.51, 3,848.18 and 1,334.22 is: 1,999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.51 : 3,848.18 = 1,334.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.51/3,848.18 = 1,334.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.51x = 3,848.18 × 1,334.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.51x = 5,134,297.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,134,297.62/2,567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.72

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