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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.56, 3,845.88 and 920.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.56, 3,845.88 and 920.68 is: 1,380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.56 : 3,845.88 = 920.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.56/3,845.88 = 920.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.56x = 3,845.88 × 920.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.56x = 3,540,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,824.80/2,564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.68

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