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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.78, 3,884.97 and 835.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.78, 3,884.97 and 835.46 is: 1,252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.78 : 3,884.97 = 835.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.78/3,884.97 = 835.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.78x = 3,884.97 × 835.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.78x = 3,245,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,737.04/2,590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.80

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