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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.14, 3,842.58 and 1,002.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.14, 3,842.58 and 1,002.33 is: 1,502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.14 : 3,842.58 = 1,002.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.14/3,842.58 = 1,002.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.14x = 3,842.58 × 1,002.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.14x = 3,851,533.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,533.21/2,563.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.66

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