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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.18, 3,879.54 and 854.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.18, 3,879.54 and 854.94 is: 1,282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.18 : 3,879.54 = 854.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.18/3,879.54 = 854.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.18x = 3,879.54 × 854.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.18x = 3,316,773.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,773.93/2,586.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.50

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