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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.16, 3,882.53 and 833.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.16, 3,882.53 and 833.84 is: 1,250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.16 : 3,882.53 = 833.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.16/3,882.53 = 833.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.16x = 3,882.53 × 833.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.16x = 3,237,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,391.49/2,589.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.36

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