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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.10, 3,849.15 and 618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.10, 3,849.15 and 618.30 is: 927.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.10 : 3,849.15 = 618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.10/3,849.15 = 618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.10x = 3,849.15 × 618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.10x = 2,379,929.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,929.45/2,566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.45

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