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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.60, 3,541.08 and 2,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.60, 3,541.08 and 2,007.20 is: 2,768.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.60 : 3,541.08 = 2,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.60/3,541.08 = 2,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.60x = 3,541.08 × 2,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.60x = 7,107,655.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,107,655.78/2,567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.21

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