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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.86, 3,849.42 and 1,104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.86, 3,849.42 and 1,104.22 is: 1,656.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.86 : 3,849.42 = 1,104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.86/3,849.42 = 1,104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.86x = 3,849.42 × 1,104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.86x = 4,250,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,606.55/2,565.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.60

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