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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.56, 3,849.84 and 1,104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.56, 3,849.84 and 1,104.81 is: 1,657.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.56 : 3,849.84 = 1,104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.56/3,849.84 = 1,104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.56x = 3,849.84 × 1,104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.56x = 4,253,341.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,341.73/2,566.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.22

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