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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.26, 3,849.93 and 834.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.26, 3,849.93 and 834.75 is: 1,252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.26 : 3,849.93 = 834.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.26/3,849.93 = 834.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.26x = 3,849.93 × 834.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.26x = 3,213,729.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,729.07/2,566.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.30

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