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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.56, 3,847.48 and 715.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.56, 3,847.48 and 715.67 is: 1,073.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.56 : 3,847.48 = 715.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.56/3,847.48 = 715.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.56x = 3,847.48 × 715.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.56x = 2,753,526.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,526.01/2,564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.69

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