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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.64, 3,846.39 and 1,330.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.64, 3,846.39 and 1,330.93 is: 1,997.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.64 : 3,846.39 = 1,330.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.64/3,846.39 = 1,330.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.64x = 3,846.39 × 1,330.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.64x = 5,119,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,119,275.66/2,562.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.66

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