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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.47, 3,844.89 and 832.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.47, 3,844.89 and 832.10 is: 1,248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.47 : 3,844.89 = 832.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.47/3,844.89 = 832.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.47x = 3,844.89 × 832.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.47x = 3,199,313.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,313.74/2,563.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.04

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