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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.94, 3,848.32 and 1,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.94, 3,848.32 and 1,267.32 is: 1,901.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.94 : 3,848.32 = 1,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.94/3,848.32 = 1,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.94x = 3,848.32 × 1,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.94x = 4,877,052.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877,052.90/2,564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.43

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