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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.98, 3,850.48 and 1,006.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.98, 3,850.48 and 1,006.15 is: 1,508.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.98 : 3,850.48 = 1,006.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.98/3,850.48 = 1,006.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.98x = 3,850.48 × 1,006.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.98x = 3,874,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,167.56/2,567.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.65

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