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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.78, 3,849.82 and 1,525.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.78, 3,849.82 and 1,525.30 is: 2,286.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.78 : 3,849.82 = 1,525.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.78/3,849.82 = 1,525.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.78x = 3,849.82 × 1,525.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.78x = 5,872,130.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,872,130.45/2,567.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.85

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