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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.76, 3,847.68 and 833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.76, 3,847.68 and 833.28 is: 1,250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.76 : 3,847.68 = 833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.76/3,847.68 = 833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.76x = 3,847.68 × 833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.76x = 3,206,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,194.79/2,564.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.10

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