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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.37, 3,875.07 and 828.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.37, 3,875.07 and 828.39 is: 1,242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.37 : 3,875.07 = 828.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.37/3,875.07 = 828.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.37x = 3,875.07 × 828.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.37x = 3,210,069.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,069.24/2,583.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.59

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