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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.72, 3,883.38 and 834.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.72, 3,883.38 and 834.40 is: 1,251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.72 : 3,883.38 = 834.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.72/3,883.38 = 834.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.72x = 3,883.38 × 834.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.72x = 3,240,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,292.27/2,589.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.21

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