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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.08, 3,879.36 and 854.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.08, 3,879.36 and 854.72 is: 1,282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.08 : 3,879.36 = 854.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.08/3,879.36 = 854.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.08x = 3,879.36 × 854.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.08x = 3,315,766.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,766.58/2,586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.16

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