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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.56, 3,875.95 and 852.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.56, 3,875.95 and 852.19 is: 1,278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.56 : 3,875.95 = 852.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.56/3,875.95 = 852.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.56x = 3,875.95 × 852.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.56x = 3,303,037.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,037.21/2,583.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.48

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