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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.56, 3,883.42 and 834.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.56, 3,883.42 and 834.49 is: 1,251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.56 : 3,883.42 = 834.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.56/3,883.42 = 834.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.56x = 3,883.42 × 834.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.56x = 3,240,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,663.36/2,589.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.44

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