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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.22, 3,841.79 and 1,175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.22, 3,841.79 and 1,175.39 is: 1,761.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.22 : 3,841.79 = 1,175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.22/3,841.79 = 1,175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.22x = 3,841.79 × 1,175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.22x = 4,515,601.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,601.55/2,563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.69

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