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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.27, 3,845.88 and 1,103.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.27, 3,845.88 and 1,103.49 is: 1,654.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.27 : 3,845.88 = 1,103.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.27/3,845.88 = 1,103.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.27x = 3,845.88 × 1,103.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.27x = 4,243,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,890.12/2,565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.36

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