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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.74, 3,845.16 and 1,175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.74, 3,845.16 and 1,175.58 is: 1,763.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.74 : 3,845.16 = 1,175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.74/3,845.16 = 1,175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.74x = 3,845.16 × 1,175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.74x = 4,520,293.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,293.19/2,563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.16

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