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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.03, 3,844.31 and 714.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.03, 3,844.31 and 714.10 is: 1,071.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.03 : 3,844.31 = 714.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.03/3,844.31 = 714.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.03x = 3,844.31 × 714.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.03x = 2,745,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,221.77/2,563.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.09

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