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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.52, 3,850.80 and 835.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.52, 3,850.80 and 835.16 is: 1,253.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.52 : 3,850.80 = 835.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.52/3,850.80 = 835.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.52x = 3,850.80 × 835.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.52x = 3,216,034.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,034.13/2,566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.07

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