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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.93, 3,851.87 and 719.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.93, 3,851.87 and 719.15 is: 1,078.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.93 : 3,851.87 = 719.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.93/3,851.87 = 719.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.93x = 3,851.87 × 719.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.93x = 2,770,072.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,072.31/2,567.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.72

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