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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.64, 3,851.62 and 812.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.64, 3,851.62 and 812.70 is: 1,219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.64 : 3,851.62 = 812.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.64/3,851.62 = 812.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.64x = 3,851.62 × 812.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.64x = 3,130,211.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,211.57/2,567.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.10

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