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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.70, 3,537.91 and 1,384.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.70, 3,537.91 and 1,384.77 is: 1,910.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.70 : 3,537.91 = 1,384.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.70/3,537.91 = 1,384.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.70x = 3,537.91 × 1,384.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.70x = 4,899,192.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,192.78/2,563.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.98

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