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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.77, 3,845.36 and 1,329.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.77, 3,845.36 and 1,329.51 is: 1,994.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.77 : 3,845.36 = 1,329.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.77/3,845.36 = 1,329.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.77x = 3,845.36 × 1,329.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.77x = 5,112,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112,444.57/2,562.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.89

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