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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.89, 3,542.82 and 2,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.89, 3,542.82 and 2,094.96 is: 2,890.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.89 : 3,542.82 = 2,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.89/3,542.82 = 2,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.89x = 3,542.82 × 2,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.89x = 7,422,066.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,422,066.19/2,567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.34

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