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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.29, 3,879.37 and 831.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.29, 3,879.37 and 831.29 is: 1,246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.29 : 3,879.37 = 831.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.29/3,879.37 = 831.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.29x = 3,879.37 × 831.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.29x = 3,224,889.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,889.11/2,586.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.92

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