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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.59, 3,879.85 and 638.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.59, 3,879.85 and 638.77 is: 958.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.59 : 3,879.85 = 638.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.59/3,879.85 = 638.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.59x = 3,879.85 × 638.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.59x = 2,478,331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,331.78/2,586.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.15

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