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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.75, 3,883.63 and 833.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.75, 3,883.63 and 833.98 is: 1,251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.75 : 3,883.63 = 833.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.75/3,883.63 = 833.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.75x = 3,883.63 × 833.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.75x = 3,238,869.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,869.75/2,588.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.13

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