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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.73, 3,878.11 and 830.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.73, 3,878.11 and 830.76 is: 1,245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.73 : 3,878.11 = 830.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.73/3,878.11 = 830.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.73x = 3,878.11 × 830.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.73x = 3,221,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,786.97/2,585.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.99

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