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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.26, 3,845.06 and 1,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.26, 3,845.06 and 1,176.40 is: 1,763.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.26 : 3,845.06 = 1,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.26/3,845.06 = 1,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.26x = 3,845.06 × 1,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.26x = 4,523,328.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,328.58/2,564.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.99

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