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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.70, 3,846.02 and 832.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.70, 3,846.02 and 832.10 is: 1,248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.70 : 3,846.02 = 832.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.70/3,846.02 = 832.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.70x = 3,846.02 × 832.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.70x = 3,200,256.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,256.09/2,563.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.30

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