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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.42, 3,847.58 and 1,084.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.42, 3,847.58 and 1,084.02 is: 1,626.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.42 : 3,847.58 = 1,084.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.42/3,847.58 = 1,084.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.42x = 3,847.58 × 1,084.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.42x = 4,170,853.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,853.67/2,564.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.43

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