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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.75, 3,847.08 and 1,003.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.75, 3,847.08 and 1,003.89 is: 1,505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.75 : 3,847.08 = 1,003.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.75/3,847.08 = 1,003.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.75x = 3,847.08 × 1,003.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.75x = 3,862,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,020.89/2,565.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.22

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