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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.16, 3,844.21 and 1,003.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.16, 3,844.21 and 1,003.28 is: 1,505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.16 : 3,844.21 = 1,003.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.16/3,844.21 = 1,003.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.16x = 3,844.21 × 1,003.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.16x = 3,856,809.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,809.97/2,562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.30

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