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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.30, 3,848.22 and 833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.30, 3,848.22 and 833.52 is: 1,250.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.30 : 3,848.22 = 833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.30/3,848.22 = 833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.30x = 3,848.22 × 833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.30x = 3,207,568.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,568.33/2,565.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.37

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