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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.67, 3,871.22 and 825.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.67, 3,871.22 and 825.91 is: 1,238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.67 : 3,871.22 = 825.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.67/3,871.22 = 825.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.67x = 3,871.22 × 825.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.67x = 3,197,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,279.31/2,580.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.93

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