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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.76, 3,543.84 and 1,572.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.76, 3,543.84 and 1,572.88 is: 2,170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.76 : 3,543.84 = 1,572.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.76/3,543.84 = 1,572.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.76x = 3,543.84 × 1,572.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.76x = 5,574,035.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,035.06/2,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.78

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