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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.76, 3,537.37 and 2,442.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.76, 3,537.37 and 2,442.69 is: 3,365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.76 : 3,537.37 = 2,442.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.76/3,537.37 = 2,442.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.76x = 3,537.37 × 2,442.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.76x = 8,640,698.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,640,698.33/2,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.07

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