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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.95, 3,848.61 and 1,007.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.95, 3,848.61 and 1,007.10 is: 1,510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.95 : 3,848.61 = 1,007.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.95/3,848.61 = 1,007.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.95x = 3,848.61 × 1,007.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.95x = 3,875,938.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,938.91/2,565.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.53

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