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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.59, 3,845.57 and 920.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.59, 3,845.57 and 920.15 is: 1,380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.59 : 3,845.57 = 920.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.59/3,845.57 = 920.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.59x = 3,845.57 × 920.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.59x = 3,538,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,501.24/2,563.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.29

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