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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.42, 3,847.35 and 833.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.42, 3,847.35 and 833.54 is: 1,250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.42 : 3,847.35 = 833.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.42/3,847.35 = 833.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.42x = 3,847.35 × 833.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.42x = 3,206,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,920.12/2,564.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.54

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