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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.76, 3,847.58 and 1,105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.76, 3,847.58 and 1,105 is: 1,656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.76 : 3,847.58 = 1,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.76/3,847.58 = 1,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.76x = 3,847.58 × 1,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.76x = 4,251,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,575.90/2,566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.40

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