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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.49, 3,878.20 and 854.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.49, 3,878.20 and 854.11 is: 1,281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.49 : 3,878.20 = 854.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.49/3,878.20 = 854.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.49x = 3,878.20 × 854.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.49x = 3,312,409.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,409.40/2,585.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.15

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