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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.02, 3,845.06 and 897.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.02, 3,845.06 and 897.32 is: 1,346.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.02 : 3,845.06 = 897.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.02/3,845.06 = 897.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.02x = 3,845.06 × 897.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.02x = 3,450,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,225.53/2,563.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.16

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