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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.94, 3,845.84 and 809.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.94, 3,845.84 and 809.03 is: 1,213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.94 : 3,845.84 = 809.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.94/3,845.84 = 809.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.94x = 3,845.84 × 809.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.94x = 3,111,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,405.50/2,563.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.52

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