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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.05, 3,849.47 and 1,105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.05, 3,849.47 and 1,105.17 is: 1,657.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.05 : 3,849.47 = 1,105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.05/3,849.47 = 1,105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.05x = 3,849.47 × 1,105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.05x = 4,254,313.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,313.23/2,566.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.92

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