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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.94, 3,844.53 and 1,103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.94, 3,844.53 and 1,103.13 is: 1,655.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.94 : 3,844.53 = 1,103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.94/3,844.53 = 1,103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.94x = 3,844.53 × 1,103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.94x = 4,241,016.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,016.38/2,561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.39

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