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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.50, 3,846.77 and 715.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.50, 3,846.77 and 715.63 is: 1,073.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.50 : 3,846.77 = 715.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.50/3,846.77 = 715.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.50x = 3,846.77 × 715.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.50x = 2,752,879.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,879.17/2,564.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.46

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