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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.90, 3,851.35 and 1,180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.90, 3,851.35 and 1,180.95 is: 1,771.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.90 : 3,851.35 = 1,180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.90/3,851.35 = 1,180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.90x = 3,851.35 × 1,180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.90x = 4,548,234.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548,234.39/2,567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.19

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