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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.28, 3,848.73 and 1,105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.28, 3,848.73 and 1,105.12 is: 1,658.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.28 : 3,848.73 = 1,105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.28/3,848.73 = 1,105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.28x = 3,848.73 × 1,105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.28x = 4,253,294.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,294.73/2,565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.03

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