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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.20, 3,849.03 and 1,105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.20, 3,849.03 and 1,105.14 is: 1,657.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.20 : 3,849.03 = 1,105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.20/3,849.03 = 1,105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.20x = 3,849.03 × 1,105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.20x = 4,253,717.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,717.01/2,566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.59

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