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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.53, 3,851.01 and 812.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.53, 3,851.01 and 812.54 is: 1,218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.53 : 3,851.01 = 812.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.53/3,851.01 = 812.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.53x = 3,851.01 × 812.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.53x = 3,129,099.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,099.67/2,567.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.72

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