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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.48, 3,843.96 and 831

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.48, 3,843.96 and 831 is: 1,246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.48 : 3,843.96 = 831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.48/3,843.96 = 831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.48x = 3,843.96 × 831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.48x = 3,194,330.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,330.76/2,562.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.58

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