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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.98, 3,542.49 and 1,505.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.98, 3,542.49 and 1,505.02 is: 2,076.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.98 : 3,542.49 = 1,505.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.98/3,542.49 = 1,505.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.98x = 3,542.49 × 1,505.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.98x = 5,331,518.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,331,518.30/2,567.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.15

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