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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.52, 3,844.36 and 1,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.52, 3,844.36 and 1,247.44 is: 1,869.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.52 : 3,844.36 = 1,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.52/3,844.36 = 1,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.52x = 3,844.36 × 1,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.52x = 4,795,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,608.44/2,564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.98

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