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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.28, 3,874.38 and 851.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.28, 3,874.38 and 851.50 is: 1,277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.28 : 3,874.38 = 851.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.28/3,874.38 = 851.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.28x = 3,874.38 × 851.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.28x = 3,299,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,034.57/2,583.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.07

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