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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.92, 3,849.60 and 835.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.92, 3,849.60 and 835.04 is: 1,252.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.92 : 3,849.60 = 835.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.92/3,849.60 = 835.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.92x = 3,849.60 × 835.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.92x = 3,214,569.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,569.98/2,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.79

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