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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.23, 3,880.49 and 854.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.23, 3,880.49 and 854.86 is: 1,282.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.23 : 3,880.49 = 854.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.23/3,880.49 = 854.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.23x = 3,880.49 × 854.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.23x = 3,317,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,273.79/2,586.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.67

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