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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.64, 3,868.32 and 824.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.64, 3,868.32 and 824.34 is: 1,236.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.64 : 3,868.32 = 824.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.64/3,868.32 = 824.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.64x = 3,868.32 × 824.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.64x = 3,188,810.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,810.91/2,579.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.15

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