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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.83, 3,846.29 and 920.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.83, 3,846.29 and 920.88 is: 1,381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.83 : 3,846.29 = 920.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.83/3,846.29 = 920.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.83x = 3,846.29 × 920.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.83x = 3,541,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,966.93/2,563.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.51

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