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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.88, 3,851.87 and 812.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.88, 3,851.87 and 812.81 is: 1,219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.88 : 3,851.87 = 812.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.88/3,851.87 = 812.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.88x = 3,851.87 × 812.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.88x = 3,130,844.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,844.02/2,567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.23

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