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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.41, 3,870.61 and 632.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.41, 3,870.61 and 632.59 is: 948.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.41 : 3,870.61 = 632.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.41/3,870.61 = 632.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.41x = 3,870.61 × 632.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.41x = 2,448,509.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,509.18/2,580.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.88

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