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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.43, 3,881.73 and 833.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.43, 3,881.73 and 833.36 is: 1,249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.43 : 3,881.73 = 833.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.43/3,881.73 = 833.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.43x = 3,881.73 × 833.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.43x = 3,234,888.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,888.22/2,588.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.75

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