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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.79, 3,880.55 and 831.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.79, 3,880.55 and 831.38 is: 1,247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.79 : 3,880.55 = 831.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.79/3,880.55 = 831.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.79x = 3,880.55 × 831.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.79x = 3,226,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,211.66/2,586.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.19

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