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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.58, 3,847.06 and 875.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.58, 3,847.06 and 875.30 is: 1,313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.58 : 3,847.06 = 875.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.58/3,847.06 = 875.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.58x = 3,847.06 × 875.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.58x = 3,367,331.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,331.62/2,564.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.01

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