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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.22, 3,874.83 and 851.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.22, 3,874.83 and 851.84 is: 1,277.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.22 : 3,874.83 = 851.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.22/3,874.83 = 851.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.22x = 3,874.83 × 851.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.22x = 3,300,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,749.72/2,583.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.77

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