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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.12, 3,884.63 and 835.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.12, 3,884.63 and 835.28 is: 1,252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.12 : 3,884.63 = 835.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.12/3,884.63 = 835.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.12x = 3,884.63 × 835.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.12x = 3,244,734.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,734.32/2,590.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.74

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