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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.94, 3,869.52 and 825.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.94, 3,869.52 and 825.14 is: 1,237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.94 : 3,869.52 = 825.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.94/3,869.52 = 825.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.94x = 3,869.52 × 825.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.94x = 3,192,876.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,876.39/2,579.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.58

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