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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.97, 3,875.27 and 852.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.97, 3,875.27 and 852.81 is: 1,279.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.97 : 3,875.27 = 852.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.97/3,875.27 = 852.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.97x = 3,875.27 × 852.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.97x = 3,304,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,864.74/2,582.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.48

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