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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.04, 3,988.52 and 835.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.04, 3,988.52 and 835.04 is: 1,252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.04 : 3,988.52 = 835.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.04/3,988.52 = 835.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.04x = 3,988.52 × 835.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.04x = 3,330,573.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,573.74/2,659.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.55

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