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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.84, 3,876.32 and 852.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.84, 3,876.32 and 852.48 is: 1,278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.84 : 3,876.32 = 852.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.84/3,876.32 = 852.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.84x = 3,876.32 × 852.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.84x = 3,304,485.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,485.27/2,583.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.90

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