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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.54, 3,905.89 and 2,567.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.54, 3,905.89 and 2,567.64 is: 3,520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.54 : 3,905.89 = 2,567.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.54/3,905.89 = 2,567.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.54x = 3,905.89 × 2,567.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.54x = 10,028,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,028,919.40/2,848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.72

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