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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.77, 3,543.57 and 1,506.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.77, 3,543.57 and 1,506.30 is: 2,078.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.77 : 3,543.57 = 1,506.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.77/3,543.57 = 1,506.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.77x = 3,543.57 × 1,506.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.77x = 5,337,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337,679.49/2,567.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.72

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