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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.65, 3,851.64 and 718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.65, 3,851.64 and 718.72 is: 1,078.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.65 : 3,851.64 = 718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.65/3,851.64 = 718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.65x = 3,851.64 × 718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.65x = 2,768,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,250.70/2,567.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.13

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