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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.03, 3,853.60 and 2,128.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.03, 3,853.60 and 2,128.07 is: 3,198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.03 : 3,853.60 = 2,128.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.03/3,853.60 = 2,128.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.03x = 3,853.60 × 2,128.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.03x = 8,200,740.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200,740.85/2,564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.38

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