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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.53, 3,879.77 and 638.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.53, 3,879.77 and 638.75 is: 958.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.53 : 3,879.77 = 638.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.53/3,879.77 = 638.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.53x = 3,879.77 × 638.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.53x = 2,478,209.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,209.59/2,586.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.12

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