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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.70, 3,543.95 and 1,728.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.70, 3,543.95 and 1,728.95 is: 2,386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.70 : 3,543.95 = 1,728.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.70/3,543.95 = 1,728.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.70x = 3,543.95 × 1,728.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.70x = 6,127,298.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,127,298.96/2,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.30

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