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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.76, 3,848.78 and 1,105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.76, 3,848.78 and 1,105.26 is: 1,657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.76 : 3,848.78 = 1,105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.76/3,848.78 = 1,105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.76x = 3,848.78 × 1,105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.76x = 4,253,902.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,902.58/2,566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.30

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