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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.08, 3,877.02 and 852.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.08, 3,877.02 and 852.84 is: 1,279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.08 : 3,877.02 = 852.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.08/3,877.02 = 852.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.08x = 3,877.02 × 852.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.08x = 3,306,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,477.74/2,584.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.56

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