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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.48, 3,857.23 and 840.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.48, 3,857.23 and 840.11 is: 1,260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.48 : 3,857.23 = 840.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.48/3,857.23 = 840.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.48x = 3,857.23 × 840.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.48x = 3,240,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,497.50/2,571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.17

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