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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.82, 3,846.21 and 832.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.82, 3,846.21 and 832.22 is: 1,248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.82 : 3,846.21 = 832.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.82/3,846.21 = 832.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.82x = 3,846.21 × 832.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.82x = 3,200,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,892.89/2,563.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.49

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