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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.67, 3,848.07 and 1,084.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.67, 3,848.07 and 1,084.26 is: 1,626.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.67 : 3,848.07 = 1,084.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.67/3,848.07 = 1,084.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.67x = 3,848.07 × 1,084.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.67x = 4,172,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,308.38/2,564.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.84

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