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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.51, 3,844.31 and 831

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.51, 3,844.31 and 831 is: 1,246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.51 : 3,844.31 = 831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.51/3,844.31 = 831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.51x = 3,844.31 × 831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.51x = 3,194,617.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,617.46/2,562.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.68

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