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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.03, 3,846.98 and 1,591.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.03, 3,846.98 and 1,591.03 is: 2,388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.03 : 3,846.98 = 1,591.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.03/3,846.98 = 1,591.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.03x = 3,846.98 × 1,591.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.03x = 6,120,660.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,120,660.59/2,563.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.06

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