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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.59, 4,063.86 and 2,567.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.59, 4,063.86 and 2,567.58 is: 3,833.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.59 : 4,063.86 = 2,567.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.59/4,063.86 = 2,567.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.59x = 4,063.86 × 2,567.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.59x = 10,434,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,434,285.66/2,721.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.90

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