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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.49, 3,845.30 and 714.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.49, 3,845.30 and 714.74 is: 1,072.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.49 : 3,845.30 = 714.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.49/3,845.30 = 714.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.49x = 3,845.30 × 714.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.49x = 2,748,366.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,366.92/2,563.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.12

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