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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.96, 3,877.58 and 853.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.96, 3,877.58 and 853.58 is: 1,280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.96 : 3,877.58 = 853.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.96/3,877.58 = 853.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.96x = 3,877.58 × 853.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.96x = 3,309,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,824.74/2,584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.42

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