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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.56, 3,840.96 and 1,022.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.56, 3,840.96 and 1,022.08 is: 1,531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.56 : 3,840.96 = 1,022.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.56/3,840.96 = 1,022.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.56x = 3,840.96 × 1,022.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.56x = 3,925,768.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,768.40/2,562.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.97

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