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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.92, 3,870.34 and 825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.92, 3,870.34 and 825.08 is: 1,237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.92 : 3,870.34 = 825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.92/3,870.34 = 825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.92x = 3,870.34 × 825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.92x = 3,193,326.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,326.33/2,579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.76

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