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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.93, 3,868.03 and 824.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.93, 3,868.03 and 824.14 is: 1,236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.93 : 3,868.03 = 824.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.93/3,868.03 = 824.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.93x = 3,868.03 × 824.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.93x = 3,187,776.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,776.84/2,578.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.08

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