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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.52, 3,855.30 and 838.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.52, 3,855.30 and 838.16 is: 1,257.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.52 : 3,855.30 = 838.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.52/3,855.30 = 838.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.52x = 3,855.30 × 838.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.52x = 3,231,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,358.25/2,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.57

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