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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.76, 3,838.86 and 827.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.76, 3,838.86 and 827.88 is: 1,242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.76 : 3,838.86 = 827.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.76/3,838.86 = 827.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.76x = 3,838.86 × 827.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.76x = 3,178,115.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,115.42/2,558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.05

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