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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.59, 3,875.38 and 852.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.59, 3,875.38 and 852.21 is: 1,278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.59 : 3,875.38 = 852.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.59/3,875.38 = 852.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.59x = 3,875.38 × 852.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.59x = 3,302,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,635.46/2,583.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.32

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