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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563, 3,845.14 and 739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563, 3,845.14 and 739 is: 1,108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563 : 3,845.14 = 739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563/3,845.14 = 739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563x = 3,845.14 × 739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563x = 2,841,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,558.46/2,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.68

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