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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.04, 3,853.96 and 837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.04, 3,853.96 and 837.24 is: 1,255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.04 : 3,853.96 = 837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.04/3,853.96 = 837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.04x = 3,853.96 × 837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.04x = 3,226,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,689.47/2,569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.99

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