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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580, 3,870.68 and 848.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580, 3,870.68 and 848.63 is: 1,273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580 : 3,870.68 = 848.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580/3,870.68 = 848.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580x = 3,870.68 × 848.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580x = 3,284,751.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,751.57/2,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.16

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