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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.50, 3,859.23 and 1,204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.50, 3,859.23 and 1,204.50 is: 1,806.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.50 : 3,859.23 = 1,204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.50/3,859.23 = 1,204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.50x = 3,859.23 × 1,204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.50x = 4,648,442.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,442.54/2,572.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.97

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