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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.42, 3,845.04 and 832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.42, 3,845.04 and 832 is: 1,247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.42 : 3,845.04 = 832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.42/3,845.04 = 832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.42x = 3,845.04 × 832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.42x = 3,199,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,073.28/2,563.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.97

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