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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.52, 3,847.80 and 833.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.52, 3,847.80 and 833.16 is: 1,250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.52 : 3,847.80 = 833.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.52/3,847.80 = 833.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.52x = 3,847.80 × 833.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.52x = 3,205,833.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,833.05/2,564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.07

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