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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.29, 3,843.72 and 1,329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.29, 3,843.72 and 1,329.46 is: 1,993.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.29 : 3,843.72 = 1,329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.29/3,843.72 = 1,329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.29x = 3,843.72 × 1,329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.29x = 5,110,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110,062.38/2,563.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.56

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