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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.70, 3,858.92 and 841.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.70, 3,858.92 and 841.34 is: 1,261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.70 : 3,858.92 = 841.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.70/3,858.92 = 841.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.70x = 3,858.92 × 841.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.70x = 3,246,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,663.75/2,572.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.97

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