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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.22, 3,878.37 and 855.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.22, 3,878.37 and 855.06 is: 1,282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.22 : 3,878.37 = 855.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.22/3,878.37 = 855.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.22x = 3,878.37 × 855.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.22x = 3,316,239.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,239.05/2,585.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.77

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