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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.47, 3,880.31 and 855.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.47, 3,880.31 and 855.10 is: 1,282.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.47 : 3,880.31 = 855.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.47/3,880.31 = 855.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.47x = 3,880.31 × 855.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.47x = 3,318,033.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,033.68/2,586.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.84

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