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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.26, 3,854.52 and 837.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.26, 3,854.52 and 837.84 is: 1,256.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.26 : 3,854.52 = 837.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.26/3,854.52 = 837.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.26x = 3,854.52 × 837.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.26x = 3,229,471.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,471.04/2,569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.97

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