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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.38, 3,853.17 and 837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.38, 3,853.17 and 837 is: 1,255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.38 : 3,853.17 = 837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.38/3,853.17 = 837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.38x = 3,853.17 × 837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.38x = 3,225,103.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,103.29/2,568.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.70

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