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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.54, 3,877.08 and 829.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.54, 3,877.08 and 829.10 is: 1,243.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.54 : 3,877.08 = 829.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.54/3,877.08 = 829.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.54x = 3,877.08 × 829.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.54x = 3,214,487.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,487.03/2,584.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.74

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