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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.60, 3,849.24 and 1,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.60, 3,849.24 and 1,105.20 is: 1,658.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.60 : 3,849.24 = 1,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.60/3,849.24 = 1,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.60x = 3,849.24 × 1,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.60x = 4,254,180.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,180.05/2,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.16

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