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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.72, 3,845.70 and 2,272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.72, 3,845.70 and 2,272.16 is: 3,403.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.72 : 3,845.70 = 2,272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.72/3,845.70 = 2,272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.72x = 3,845.70 × 2,272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.72x = 8,738,045.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,738,045.71/2,567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.04

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