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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.25, 3,871.04 and 848.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.25, 3,871.04 and 848.89 is: 1,273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.25 : 3,871.04 = 848.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.25/3,871.04 = 848.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.25x = 3,871.04 × 848.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.25x = 3,286,087.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,087.15/2,580.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.55

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