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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.91, 3,851.56 and 719.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.91, 3,851.56 and 719.16 is: 1,078.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.91 : 3,851.56 = 719.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.91/3,851.56 = 719.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.91x = 3,851.56 × 719.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.91x = 2,769,887.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,887.89/2,567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.65

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