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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.41, 3,845.67 and 1,394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.41, 3,845.67 and 1,394.58 is: 2,092.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.41 : 3,845.67 = 1,394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.41/3,845.67 = 1,394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.41x = 3,845.67 × 1,394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.41x = 5,363,094.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,363,094.47/2,563.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.17

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