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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.26, 3,869.40 and 1,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.26, 3,869.40 and 1,263.20 is: 1,894.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.26 : 3,869.40 = 1,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.26/3,869.40 = 1,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.26x = 3,869.40 × 1,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.26x = 4,887,826.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,826.08/2,580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.32

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