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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.56, 3,851.34 and 1,105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.56, 3,851.34 and 1,105.81 is: 1,658.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.56 : 3,851.34 = 1,105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.56/3,851.34 = 1,105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.56x = 3,851.34 × 1,105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.56x = 4,258,850.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,850.29/2,567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.72

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