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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.79, 3,543.53 and 1,388.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.79, 3,543.53 and 1,388.84 is: 1,916.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.79 : 3,543.53 = 1,388.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.79/3,543.53 = 1,388.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.79x = 3,543.53 × 1,388.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.79x = 4,921,371.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,371.54/2,567.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.58

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