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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.12, 3,874.16 and 851.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.12, 3,874.16 and 851.36 is: 1,276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.12 : 3,874.16 = 851.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.12/3,874.16 = 851.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.12x = 3,874.16 × 851.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.12x = 3,298,304.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,304.86/2,583.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.87

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