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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.83, 3,849.49 and 1,105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.83, 3,849.49 and 1,105.64 is: 1,658.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.83 : 3,849.49 = 1,105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.83/3,849.49 = 1,105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.83x = 3,849.49 × 1,105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.83x = 4,256,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,156.98/2,566.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.14

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