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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.95, 3,880.04 and 831.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.95, 3,880.04 and 831.72 is: 1,247.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.95 : 3,880.04 = 831.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.95/3,880.04 = 831.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.95x = 3,880.04 × 831.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.95x = 3,227,108.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,108.95/2,586.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.46

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