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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.81, 3,882.29 and 833.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.81, 3,882.29 and 833.74 is: 1,250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.81 : 3,882.29 = 833.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.81/3,882.29 = 833.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.81x = 3,882.29 × 833.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.81x = 3,236,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,806.59/2,588.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.31

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