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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.23, 3,842.52 and 2,105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.23, 3,842.52 and 2,105.23 is: 3,154.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.23 : 3,842.52 = 2,105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.23/3,842.52 = 2,105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.23x = 3,842.52 × 2,105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.23x = 8,089,388.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,089,388.38/2,564.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.70

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