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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.60, 3,844.01 and 1,329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.60, 3,844.01 and 1,329.22 is: 1,993.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.60 : 3,844.01 = 1,329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.60/3,844.01 = 1,329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.60x = 3,844.01 × 1,329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.60x = 5,109,543.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109,543.10/2,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.89

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