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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.12, 3,846.76 and 1,330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.12, 3,846.76 and 1,330.88 is: 1,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.12 : 3,846.76 = 1,330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.12/3,846.76 = 1,330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.12x = 3,846.76 × 1,330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.12x = 5,119,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,119,556.72/2,563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.40

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