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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.12, 3,848.22 and 1,105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.12, 3,848.22 and 1,105.16 is: 1,657.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.12 : 3,848.22 = 1,105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.12/3,848.22 = 1,105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.12x = 3,848.22 × 1,105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.12x = 4,252,898.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,898.82/2,566.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.33

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