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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.39, 3,849.59 and 618.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.39, 3,849.59 and 618.59 is: 927.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.39 : 3,849.59 = 618.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.39/3,849.59 = 618.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.39x = 3,849.59 × 618.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.39x = 2,381,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,317.88/2,566.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.89

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