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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.74, 3,845.61 and 832.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.74, 3,845.61 and 832.38 is: 1,248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.74 : 3,845.61 = 832.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.74/3,845.61 = 832.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.74x = 3,845.61 × 832.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.74x = 3,201,008.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,008.85/2,563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.57

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