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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.95, 3,847.44 and 1,083.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.95, 3,847.44 and 1,083.08 is: 1,625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.95 : 3,847.44 = 1,083.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.95/3,847.44 = 1,083.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.95x = 3,847.44 × 1,083.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.95x = 4,167,069.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,069.83/2,563.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.25

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