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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.67, 3,856.73 and 2,266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.67, 3,856.73 and 2,266.35 is: 3,404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.67 : 3,856.73 = 2,266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.67/3,856.73 = 2,266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.67x = 3,856.73 × 2,266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.67x = 8,740,688.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,740,688.70/2,567.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.13

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