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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.04, 3,846.96 and 1,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.04, 3,846.96 and 1,005.26 is: 1,507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.04 : 3,846.96 = 1,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.04/3,846.96 = 1,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.04x = 3,846.96 × 1,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.04x = 3,867,175.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,175.77/2,566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.06

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