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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.58, 3,846.45 and 920.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.58, 3,846.45 and 920.82 is: 1,381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.58 : 3,846.45 = 920.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.58/3,846.45 = 920.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.58x = 3,846.45 × 920.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.58x = 3,541,888.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,888.09/2,564.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.08

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