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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.12, 3,844.98 and 1,004.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.12, 3,844.98 and 1,004.35 is: 1,504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.12 : 3,844.98 = 1,004.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.12/3,844.98 = 1,004.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.12x = 3,844.98 × 1,004.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.12x = 3,861,705.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,705.66/2,566.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.88

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