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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.70, 3,851.15 and 718.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.70, 3,851.15 and 718.61 is: 1,077.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.70 : 3,851.15 = 718.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.70/3,851.15 = 718.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.70x = 3,851.15 × 718.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.70x = 2,767,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,452.05/2,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.79

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