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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.13, 3,860.06 and 1,258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.13, 3,860.06 and 1,258.20 is: 1,886.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.13 : 3,860.06 = 1,258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.13/3,860.06 = 1,258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.13x = 3,860.06 × 1,258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.13x = 4,856,721.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,856,721.20/2,575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.01

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