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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.62, 3,538.09 and 1,771.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.62, 3,538.09 and 1,771.19 is: 2,440.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.62 : 3,538.09 = 1,771.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.62/3,538.09 = 1,771.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.62x = 3,538.09 × 1,771.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.62x = 6,266,629.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,266,629.63/2,567.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.64

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