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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.80, 3,868.38 and 848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.80, 3,868.38 and 848.20 is: 1,271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.80 : 3,868.38 = 848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.80/3,868.38 = 848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.80x = 3,868.38 × 848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.80x = 3,281,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,159.92/2,579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.87

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