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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.88, 3,849.46 and 1,250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.88, 3,849.46 and 1,250.89 is: 1,875.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.88 : 3,849.46 = 1,250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.88/3,849.46 = 1,250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.88x = 3,849.46 × 1,250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.88x = 4,815,238.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,815,238.27/2,567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.18

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