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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.90, 3,846.86 and 1,084.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.90, 3,846.86 and 1,084.89 is: 1,625.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.90 : 3,846.86 = 1,084.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.90/3,846.86 = 1,084.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.90x = 3,846.86 × 1,084.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.90x = 4,173,419.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,419.95/2,566.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.86

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