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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.62, 3,851.95 and 835.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.62, 3,851.95 and 835.78 is: 1,253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.62 : 3,851.95 = 835.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.62/3,851.95 = 835.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.62x = 3,851.95 × 835.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.62x = 3,219,382.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,382.77/2,567.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.84

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