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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.47, 3,881.50 and 833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.47, 3,881.50 and 833.14 is: 1,249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.47 : 3,881.50 = 833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.47/3,881.50 = 833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.47x = 3,881.50 × 833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.47x = 3,233,832.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,832.91/2,588.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.32

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