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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.29, 3,884.88 and 835.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.29, 3,884.88 and 835.45 is: 1,252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.29 : 3,884.88 = 835.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.29/3,884.88 = 835.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.29x = 3,884.88 × 835.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.29x = 3,245,611.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,611.72/2,590.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.99

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