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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.44, 3,870.67 and 632.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.44, 3,870.67 and 632.64 is: 948.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.44 : 3,870.67 = 632.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.44/3,870.67 = 632.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.44x = 3,870.67 × 632.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.44x = 2,448,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,755.97/2,580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.97

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