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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.76, 3,831.46 and 2,411.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.76, 3,831.46 and 2,411.02 is: 3,597.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.76 : 3,831.46 = 2,411.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.76/3,831.46 = 2,411.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.76x = 3,831.46 × 2,411.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.76x = 9,237,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,237,726.69/2,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.58

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