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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.51, 3,543.15 and 1,388.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.51, 3,543.15 and 1,388.58 is: 1,916.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.51 : 3,543.15 = 1,388.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.51/3,543.15 = 1,388.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.51x = 3,543.15 × 1,388.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.51x = 4,919,947.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919,947.23/2,567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.23

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