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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.84, 3,871.20 and 849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.84, 3,871.20 and 849 is: 1,273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.84 : 3,871.20 = 849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.84/3,871.20 = 849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.84x = 3,871.20 × 849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.84x = 3,286,648.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,648.80/2,580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.48

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