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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.14, 3,849.52 and 1,104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.14, 3,849.52 and 1,104.70 is: 1,657.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.14 : 3,849.52 = 1,104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.14/3,849.52 = 1,104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.14x = 3,849.52 × 1,104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.14x = 4,252,564.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,564.74/2,565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.83

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