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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559, 3,838.92 and 827.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,559, 3,838.92 and 827.52 is: 1,241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,559 : 3,838.92 = 827.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,559/3,838.92 = 827.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,559x = 3,838.92 × 827.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,559x = 3,176,783.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,783.08/2,559
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.42

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