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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.50, 3,869.28 and 848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.50, 3,869.28 and 848.20 is: 1,272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.50 : 3,869.28 = 848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.50/3,869.28 = 848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.50x = 3,869.28 × 848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.50x = 3,281,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,923.30/2,579.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.31

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