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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.14, 3,845.44 and 831.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.14, 3,845.44 and 831.90 is: 1,248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.14 : 3,845.44 = 831.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.14/3,845.44 = 831.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.14x = 3,845.44 × 831.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.14x = 3,199,021.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,021.54/2,563.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.09

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