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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.47, 3,845.28 and 1,003.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.47, 3,845.28 and 1,003.41 is: 1,505.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.47 : 3,845.28 = 1,003.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.47/3,845.28 = 1,003.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.47x = 3,845.28 × 1,003.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.47x = 3,858,392.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,392.40/2,563.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.14

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