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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.70, 3,849.90 and 1,085.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.70, 3,849.90 and 1,085.30 is: 1,627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.70 : 3,849.90 = 1,085.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.70/3,849.90 = 1,085.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.70x = 3,849.90 × 1,085.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.70x = 4,178,296.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178,296.47/2,566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.89

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