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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.04, 3,847.68 and 833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.04, 3,847.68 and 833.60 is: 1,250.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.04 : 3,847.68 = 833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.04/3,847.68 = 833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.04x = 3,847.68 × 833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.04x = 3,207,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,426.05/2,565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.44

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