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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.10, 4,357.65 and 2,564.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.10, 4,357.65 and 2,564.90 is: 3,847.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.10 : 4,357.65 = 2,564.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.10/4,357.65 = 2,564.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.10x = 4,357.65 × 2,564.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.10x = 11,176,936.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,176,936.49/2,905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.35

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