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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.08, 3,846.48 and 1,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.08, 3,846.48 and 1,265.76 is: 1,897.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.08 : 3,846.48 = 1,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.08/3,846.48 = 1,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.08x = 3,846.48 × 1,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.08x = 4,868,720.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,720.52/2,566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.34

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