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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.80, 3,859.12 and 841.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.80, 3,859.12 and 841.36 is: 1,262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.80 : 3,859.12 = 841.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.80/3,859.12 = 841.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.80x = 3,859.12 × 841.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.80x = 3,246,909.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,909.20/2,572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.01

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