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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.70, 4,142.55 and 2,567.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.70, 4,142.55 and 2,567.30 is: 3,850.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.70 : 4,142.55 = 2,567.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.70/4,142.55 = 2,567.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.70x = 4,142.55 × 2,567.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.70x = 10,635,168.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,635,168.62/2,761.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.95

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