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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.22, 3,851.67 and 1,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.22, 3,851.67 and 1,008.28 is: 1,512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.22 : 3,851.67 = 1,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.22/3,851.67 = 1,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.22x = 3,851.67 × 1,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.22x = 3,883,561.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,561.83/2,568.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.16

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