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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.86, 3,845.80 and 920.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.86, 3,845.80 and 920.42 is: 1,380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.86 : 3,845.80 = 920.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.86/3,845.80 = 920.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.86x = 3,845.80 × 920.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.86x = 3,539,744.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,744.76/2,563.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.63

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