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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.14, 3,845.12 and 1,102.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.14, 3,845.12 and 1,102.35 is: 1,653.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.14 : 3,845.12 = 1,102.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.14/3,845.12 = 1,102.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.14x = 3,845.12 × 1,102.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.14x = 4,238,662.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,662.52/2,563.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653.70

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