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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.37, 3,841.25 and 1,003.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.37, 3,841.25 and 1,003.41 is: 1,504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.37 : 3,841.25 = 1,003.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.37/3,841.25 = 1,003.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.37x = 3,841.25 × 1,003.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.37x = 3,854,343.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,343.65/2,562.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.21

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