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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.56, 3,884.92 and 835.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.56, 3,884.92 and 835.49 is: 1,252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.56 : 3,884.92 = 835.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.56/3,884.92 = 835.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.56x = 3,884.92 × 835.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.56x = 3,245,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,811.81/2,590.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.94

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