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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558, 3,837.24 and 826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558, 3,837.24 and 826.16 is: 1,239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558 : 3,837.24 = 826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558/3,837.24 = 826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558x = 3,837.24 × 826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558x = 3,170,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,174.20/2,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.32

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