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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.08, 3,847.96 and 1,025.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.08, 3,847.96 and 1,025.04 is: 1,538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.08 : 3,847.96 = 1,025.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.08/3,847.96 = 1,025.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.08x = 3,847.96 × 1,025.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.08x = 3,944,312.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,312.92/2,564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.30

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