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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.72, 3,543.81 and 1,903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.72, 3,543.81 and 1,903.52 is: 2,627.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.72 : 3,543.81 = 1,903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.72/3,543.81 = 1,903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.72x = 3,543.81 × 1,903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.72x = 6,745,713.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,745,713.21/2,567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.12

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