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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.82, 3,852.51 and 1,251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.82, 3,852.51 and 1,251.38 is: 1,877.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.82 : 3,852.51 = 1,251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.82/3,852.51 = 1,251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.82x = 3,852.51 × 1,251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.82x = 4,820,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820,962.84/2,567.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.46

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