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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.52, 3,844.98 and 1,263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.52, 3,844.98 and 1,263.28 is: 1,895.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.52 : 3,844.98 = 1,263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.52/3,844.98 = 1,263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.52x = 3,844.98 × 1,263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.52x = 4,857,286.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,857,286.33/2,562.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.51

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