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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.08, 3,844.86 and 714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.08, 3,844.86 and 714.18 is: 1,071.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.08 : 3,844.86 = 714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.08/3,844.86 = 714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.08x = 3,844.86 × 714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.08x = 2,745,922.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,922.11/2,563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.34

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