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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.78, 3,883.47 and 834.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.78, 3,883.47 and 834.46 is: 1,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.78 : 3,883.47 = 834.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.78/3,883.47 = 834.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.78x = 3,883.47 × 834.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.78x = 3,240,600.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,600.38/2,589.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.30

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