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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.30, 3,870.66 and 825.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.30, 3,870.66 and 825.54 is: 1,238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.30 : 3,870.66 = 825.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.30/3,870.66 = 825.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.30x = 3,870.66 × 825.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.30x = 3,195,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,384.66/2,580.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.38

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