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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.44, 3,845.16 and 832.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.44, 3,845.16 and 832.02 is: 1,248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.44 : 3,845.16 = 832.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.44/3,845.16 = 832.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.44x = 3,845.16 × 832.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.44x = 3,199,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,250.02/2,563.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.03

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