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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.61, 3,844.94 and 1,177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.61, 3,844.94 and 1,177.02 is: 1,765.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.61 : 3,844.94 = 1,177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.61/3,844.94 = 1,177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.61x = 3,844.94 × 1,177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.61x = 4,525,565.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,565.39/2,563.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.31

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