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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.02, 3,848.94 and 834.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.02, 3,848.94 and 834.66 is: 1,251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.02 : 3,848.94 = 834.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.02/3,848.94 = 834.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.02x = 3,848.94 × 834.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.02x = 3,212,556.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,556.26/2,566.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.96

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