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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.83, 3,837.80 and 1,390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.83, 3,837.80 and 1,390.93 is: 2,082.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.83 : 3,837.80 = 1,390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.83/3,837.80 = 1,390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.83x = 3,837.80 × 1,390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.83x = 5,338,105.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,338,105.04/2,563.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.08

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