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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.55, 3,845.32 and 1,697.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.55, 3,845.32 and 1,697.66 is: 2,546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.55 : 3,845.32 = 1,697.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.55/3,845.32 = 1,697.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.55x = 3,845.32 × 1,697.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.55x = 6,528,022.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,528,022.48/2,563.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.48

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