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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.90, 3,847.44 and 716.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.90, 3,847.44 and 716.06 is: 1,074.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.90 : 3,847.44 = 716.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.90/3,847.44 = 716.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.90x = 3,847.44 × 716.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.90x = 2,754,997.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,997.89/2,564.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.12

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