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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.38, 3,875.07 and 852.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.38, 3,875.07 and 852.14 is: 1,278.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.38 : 3,875.07 = 852.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.38/3,875.07 = 852.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.38x = 3,875.07 × 852.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.38x = 3,302,082.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,082.77/2,583.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.20

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