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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.41, 3,836.80 and 826.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.41, 3,836.80 and 826.63 is: 1,239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.41 : 3,836.80 = 826.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.41/3,836.80 = 826.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.41x = 3,836.80 × 826.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.41x = 3,171,613.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,613.98/2,558.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.68

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