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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.72, 4,275.18 and 2,567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.72, 4,275.18 and 2,567.52 is: 3,846.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.72 : 4,275.18 = 2,567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.72/4,275.18 = 2,567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.72x = 4,275.18 × 2,567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.72x = 10,976,610.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,976,610.15/2,853.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.42

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