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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.19, 3,846.11 and 1,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.19, 3,846.11 and 1,004.04 is: 1,505.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.19 : 3,846.11 = 1,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.19/3,846.11 = 1,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.19x = 3,846.11 × 1,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.19x = 3,861,643.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,643.26/2,564.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.99

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