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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.02, 3,845.80 and 715.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.02, 3,845.80 and 715.11 is: 1,072.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.02 : 3,845.80 = 715.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.02/3,845.80 = 715.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.02x = 3,845.80 × 715.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.02x = 2,750,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,170.04/2,564.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.60

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