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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.16, 3,858.96 and 841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.16, 3,858.96 and 841.28 is: 1,262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.16 : 3,858.96 = 841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.16/3,858.96 = 841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.16x = 3,858.96 × 841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.16x = 3,246,465.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,465.87/2,572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.16

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