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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.75, 3,883.49 and 833.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.75, 3,883.49 and 833.17 is: 1,249.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.75 : 3,883.49 = 833.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.75/3,883.49 = 833.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.75x = 3,883.49 × 833.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.75x = 3,235,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,607.36/2,588.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.87

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