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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.70, 3,848.91 and 1,105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.70, 3,848.91 and 1,105.62 is: 1,657.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.70 : 3,848.91 = 1,105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.70/3,848.91 = 1,105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.70x = 3,848.91 × 1,105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.70x = 4,255,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,431.87/2,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.29

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