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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.54, 3,851.81 and 812.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.54, 3,851.81 and 812.97 is: 1,219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.54 : 3,851.81 = 812.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.54/3,851.81 = 812.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.54x = 3,851.81 × 812.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.54x = 3,131,401.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,401.91/2,567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.61

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