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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.92, 3,851.70 and 1,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.92, 3,851.70 and 1,334.56 is: 2,001.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.92 : 3,851.70 = 1,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.92/3,851.70 = 1,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.92x = 3,851.70 × 1,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.92x = 5,140,324.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140,324.75/2,567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.75

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