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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.72, 3,874.08 and 851.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.72, 3,874.08 and 851.34 is: 1,277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.72 : 3,874.08 = 851.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.72/3,874.08 = 851.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.72x = 3,874.08 × 851.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.72x = 3,298,172.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,172.20/2,582.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.02

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