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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.80, 3,851.98 and 836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.80, 3,851.98 and 836.02 is: 1,254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.80 : 3,851.98 = 836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.80/3,851.98 = 836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.80x = 3,851.98 × 836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.80x = 3,220,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,332.32/2,567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.12

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