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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.36, 3,843.66 and 1,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.36, 3,843.66 and 1,329 is: 1,993.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.36 : 3,843.66 = 1,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.36/3,843.66 = 1,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.36x = 3,843.66 × 1,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.36x = 5,108,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,108,224.14/2,562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.56

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