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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.55, 3,818.81 and 2,567.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.55, 3,818.81 and 2,567.72 is: 3,546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.55 : 3,818.81 = 2,567.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.55/3,818.81 = 2,567.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.55x = 3,818.81 × 2,567.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.55x = 9,805,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,805,650.78/2,764.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.92

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