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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.44, 3,868.23 and 823.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.44, 3,868.23 and 823.55 is: 1,235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.44 : 3,868.23 = 823.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.44/3,868.23 = 823.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.44x = 3,868.23 × 823.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.44x = 3,185,664.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,664.56/2,578.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.50

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