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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.08, 3,846.12 and 715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.08, 3,846.12 and 715.20 is: 1,072.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.08 : 3,846.12 = 715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.08/3,846.12 = 715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.08x = 3,846.12 × 715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.08x = 2,750,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,722.22/2,564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.79

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