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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.49, 3,847.30 and 1,007.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.49, 3,847.30 and 1,007.49 is: 1,510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.49 : 3,847.30 = 1,007.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.49/3,847.30 = 1,007.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.49x = 3,847.30 × 1,007.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.49x = 3,876,106.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,106.54/2,566.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.28

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