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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.04, 3,876.32 and 828.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.04, 3,876.32 and 828.61 is: 1,242.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.04 : 3,876.32 = 828.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.04/3,876.32 = 828.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.04x = 3,876.32 × 828.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.04x = 3,211,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,949.90/2,584.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.99

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