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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.03, 3,846.23 and 920.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.03, 3,846.23 and 920.59 is: 1,380.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.03 : 3,846.23 = 920.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.03/3,846.23 = 920.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.03x = 3,846.23 × 920.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.03x = 3,540,790.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,790.11/2,564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.95

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