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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.77, 3,841.45 and 1,101.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.77, 3,841.45 and 1,101.53 is: 1,651.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.77 : 3,841.45 = 1,101.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.77/3,841.45 = 1,101.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.77x = 3,841.45 × 1,101.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.77x = 4,231,472.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,472.42/2,562.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.13

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