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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.52, 3,870.72 and 632.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.52, 3,870.72 and 632.71 is: 949.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.52 : 3,870.72 = 632.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.52/3,870.72 = 632.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.52x = 3,870.72 × 632.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.52x = 2,449,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,043.25/2,580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.05

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