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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.71, 3,874.38 and 828.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.71, 3,874.38 and 828.38 is: 1,242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.71 : 3,874.38 = 828.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.71/3,874.38 = 828.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.71x = 3,874.38 × 828.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.71x = 3,209,448.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,448.35/2,583.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.18

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