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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.90, 3,851.16 and 2,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.90, 3,851.16 and 2,097.80 is: 3,149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.90 : 3,851.16 = 2,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.90/3,851.16 = 2,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.90x = 3,851.16 × 2,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.90x = 8,078,963.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,078,963.45/2,564.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.82

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