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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.65, 3,845.88 and 1,102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.65, 3,845.88 and 1,102.82 is: 1,654.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.65 : 3,845.88 = 1,102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.65/3,845.88 = 1,102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.65x = 3,845.88 × 1,102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.65x = 4,241,294.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,294.15/2,563.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.40

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