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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.66, 3,847.33 and 1,739.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.66, 3,847.33 and 1,739.89 is: 2,611.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.66 : 3,847.33 = 1,739.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.66/3,847.33 = 1,739.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.66x = 3,847.33 × 1,739.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.66x = 6,693,930.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,693,930.99/2,563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.08

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