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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.62, 3,845.79 and 831.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.62, 3,845.79 and 831.66 is: 1,247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.62 : 3,845.79 = 831.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.62/3,845.79 = 831.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.62x = 3,845.79 × 831.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.62x = 3,198,389.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,389.71/2,563.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.61

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