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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.26, 3,846.39 and 715.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.26, 3,846.39 and 715.38 is: 1,073.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.26 : 3,846.39 = 715.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.26/3,846.39 = 715.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.26x = 3,846.39 × 715.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.26x = 2,751,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,630.48/2,564.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.07

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