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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.94, 3,851.10 and 1,270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.94, 3,851.10 and 1,270.32 is: 1,905.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.94 : 3,851.10 = 1,270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.94/3,851.10 = 1,270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.94x = 3,851.10 × 1,270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.94x = 4,892,129.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,129.35/2,567.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.08

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