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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.13, 3,847.69 and 833.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.13, 3,847.69 and 833.75 is: 1,250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.13 : 3,847.69 = 833.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.13/3,847.69 = 833.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.13x = 3,847.69 × 833.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.13x = 3,208,011.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,011.54/2,565.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.62

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