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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.82, 3,538.06 and 1,384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.82, 3,538.06 and 1,384.89 is: 1,911.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.82 : 3,538.06 = 1,384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.82/3,538.06 = 1,384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.82x = 3,538.06 × 1,384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.82x = 4,899,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,806.22/2,563.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.14

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