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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.59, 3,888.14 and 836.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.59, 3,888.14 and 836.56 is: 1,255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.59 : 3,888.14 = 836.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.59/3,888.14 = 836.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.59x = 3,888.14 × 836.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.59x = 3,252,638.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,638.77/2,591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.08

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