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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.16, 3,844.40 and 1,002.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.16, 3,844.40 and 1,002.48 is: 1,503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.16 : 3,844.40 = 1,002.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.16/3,844.40 = 1,002.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.16x = 3,844.40 × 1,002.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.16x = 3,853,934.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,934.11/2,563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.59

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