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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.54, 3,859.20 and 840.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.54, 3,859.20 and 840.76 is: 1,261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.54 : 3,859.20 = 840.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.54/3,859.20 = 840.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.54x = 3,859.20 × 840.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.54x = 3,244,660.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,660.99/2,572.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.27

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