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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.47, 3,845.82 and 1,393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.47, 3,845.82 and 1,393.76 is: 2,089.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.47 : 3,845.82 = 1,393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.47/3,845.82 = 1,393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.47x = 3,845.82 × 1,393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.47x = 5,360,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,360,150.08/2,565.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.34

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