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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.90, 3,887.68 and 2,567.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.90, 3,887.68 and 2,567.94 is: 3,828.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.90 : 3,887.68 = 2,567.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.90/3,887.68 = 2,567.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.90x = 3,887.68 × 2,567.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.90x = 9,983,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,983,328.98/2,607.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.11

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