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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.12, 3,848.16 and 833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.12, 3,848.16 and 833.28 is: 1,250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.12 : 3,848.16 = 833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.12/3,848.16 = 833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.12x = 3,848.16 × 833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.12x = 3,206,594.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,594.76/2,565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.08

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