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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.07, 3,846 and 715.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.07, 3,846 and 715.29 is: 1,072.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.07 : 3,846 = 715.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.07/3,846 = 715.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.07x = 3,846 × 715.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.07x = 2,751,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,005.34/2,564.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.91

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