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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.38, 3,878.07 and 854.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.38, 3,878.07 and 854.14 is: 1,281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.38 : 3,878.07 = 854.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.38/3,878.07 = 854.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.38x = 3,878.07 × 854.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.38x = 3,312,414.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,414.71/2,585.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.21

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