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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.60, 3,856.17 and 839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.60, 3,856.17 and 839 is: 1,258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.60 : 3,856.17 = 839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.60/3,856.17 = 839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.60x = 3,856.17 × 839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.60x = 3,235,326.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,326.63/2,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.59

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