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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.18, 3,841.52 and 1,247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.18, 3,841.52 and 1,247.24 is: 1,869.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.18 : 3,841.52 = 1,247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.18/3,841.52 = 1,247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.18x = 3,841.52 × 1,247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.18x = 4,791,297.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,297.40/2,563.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.28

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