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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,163.66, 7,741.52 and 2,564.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,163.66, 7,741.52 and 2,564.58 is: 3,844.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,163.66 : 7,741.52 = 2,564.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,163.66/7,741.52 = 2,564.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,163.66x = 7,741.52 × 2,564.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,163.66x = 19,853,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,853,747.36/5,163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.90

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