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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.02, 3,846.63 and 1,103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.02, 3,846.63 and 1,103.32 is: 1,655.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.02 : 3,846.63 = 1,103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.02/3,846.63 = 1,103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.02x = 3,846.63 × 1,103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.02x = 4,244,063.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244,063.81/2,564.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.24

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