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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.48, 3,848.80 and 1,268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.48, 3,848.80 and 1,268.48 is: 1,903.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.48 : 3,848.80 = 1,268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.48/3,848.80 = 1,268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.48x = 3,848.80 × 1,268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.48x = 4,882,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882,125.82/2,564.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.75

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