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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.41, 3,847.68 and 833.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.41, 3,847.68 and 833.63 is: 1,250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.41 : 3,847.68 = 833.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.41/3,847.68 = 833.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.41x = 3,847.68 × 833.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.41x = 3,207,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,522.24/2,565.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.30

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