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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.74, 3,871.09 and 849.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.74, 3,871.09 and 849.36 is: 1,274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.74 : 3,871.09 = 849.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.74/3,871.09 = 849.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.74x = 3,871.09 × 849.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.74x = 3,287,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,949.00/2,580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.03

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