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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.47, 3,842.25 and 1,100.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.47, 3,842.25 and 1,100.65 is: 1,650.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.47 : 3,842.25 = 1,100.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.47/3,842.25 = 1,100.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.47x = 3,842.25 × 1,100.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.47x = 4,228,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,972.46/2,561.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.99

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