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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.87, 3,878.79 and 1,025.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.87, 3,878.79 and 1,025.60 is: 1,537.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.87 : 3,878.79 = 1,025.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.87/3,878.79 = 1,025.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.87x = 3,878.79 × 1,025.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.87x = 3,978,067.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,067.63/2,586.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.79

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