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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.48, 3,847.43 and 833.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.48, 3,847.43 and 833.11 is: 1,249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.48 : 3,847.43 = 833.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.48/3,847.43 = 833.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.48x = 3,847.43 × 833.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.48x = 3,205,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,324.87/2,564.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.89

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