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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.64, 3,847.02 and 715.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.64, 3,847.02 and 715.88 is: 1,073.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.64 : 3,847.02 = 715.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.64/3,847.02 = 715.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.64x = 3,847.02 × 715.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.64x = 2,754,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,004.68/2,564.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.84

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