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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.54, 3,847.50 and 1,104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.54, 3,847.50 and 1,104.30 is: 1,656.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.54 : 3,847.50 = 1,104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.54/3,847.50 = 1,104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.54x = 3,847.50 × 1,104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.54x = 4,248,794.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,794.25/2,565.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.10

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