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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.42, 3,844.98 and 1,332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.42, 3,844.98 and 1,332.18 is: 1,996.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.42 : 3,844.98 = 1,332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.42/3,844.98 = 1,332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.42x = 3,844.98 × 1,332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.42x = 5,122,205.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,205.46/2,565.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.63

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