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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.72, 3,875.58 and 852.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.72, 3,875.58 and 852.34 is: 1,278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.72 : 3,875.58 = 852.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.72/3,875.58 = 852.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.72x = 3,875.58 × 852.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.72x = 3,303,311.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,311.86/2,583.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.51

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