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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866.58, 3,957.82 and 2,567.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866.58, 3,957.82 and 2,567.69 is: 3,545.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866.58 : 3,957.82 = 2,567.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866.58/3,957.82 = 2,567.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866.58x = 3,957.82 × 2,567.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866.58x = 10,162,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,162,454.84/2,866.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.15

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