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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.16, 3,876.24 and 852.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.16, 3,876.24 and 852.79 is: 1,279.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.16 : 3,876.24 = 852.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.16/3,876.24 = 852.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.16x = 3,876.24 × 852.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.16x = 3,305,618.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,618.71/2,584.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.19

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