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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.70, 3,875.43 and 852.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.70, 3,875.43 and 852.34 is: 1,278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.70 : 3,875.43 = 852.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.70/3,875.43 = 852.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.70x = 3,875.43 × 852.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.70x = 3,303,184.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,184.01/2,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.47

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