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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.20, 3,878.92 and 830.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.20, 3,878.92 and 830.97 is: 1,246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.20 : 3,878.92 = 830.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.20/3,878.92 = 830.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.20x = 3,878.92 × 830.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.20x = 3,223,267.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,267.19/2,586.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.34

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