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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.21, 3,869.96 and 848.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.21, 3,869.96 and 848.25 is: 1,272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.21 : 3,869.96 = 848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.21/3,869.96 = 848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.21x = 3,869.96 × 848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.21x = 3,282,689.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,689.33/2,580.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.26

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