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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.89, 3,851.22 and 719.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.89, 3,851.22 and 719.07 is: 1,078.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.89 : 3,851.22 = 719.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.89/3,851.22 = 719.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.89x = 3,851.22 × 719.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.89x = 2,769,296.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,296.77/2,567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.43

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