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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.70, 3,848.94 and 1,908.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.70, 3,848.94 and 1,908.06 is: 2,863.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.70 : 3,848.94 = 1,908.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.70/3,848.94 = 1,908.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.70x = 3,848.94 × 1,908.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.70x = 7,344,008.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344,008.46/2,564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.50

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