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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.49, 3,847.10 and 1,104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.49, 3,847.10 and 1,104.44 is: 1,655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.49 : 3,847.10 = 1,104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.49/3,847.10 = 1,104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.49x = 3,847.10 × 1,104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.49x = 4,248,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,866.37/2,566.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.52

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