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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.12, 3,844.14 and 1,101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.12, 3,844.14 and 1,101.88 is: 1,652.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.12 : 3,844.14 = 1,101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.12/3,844.14 = 1,101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.12x = 3,844.14 × 1,101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.12x = 4,235,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,235,780.98/2,563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.59

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