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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.97, 3,878.27 and 854.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.97, 3,878.27 and 854.81 is: 1,282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.97 : 3,878.27 = 854.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.97/3,878.27 = 854.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.97x = 3,878.27 × 854.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.97x = 3,315,183.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,183.98/2,584.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.48

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