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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.88, 3,859.50 and 1,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.88, 3,859.50 and 1,274 is: 1,911.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.88 : 3,859.50 = 1,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.88/3,859.50 = 1,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.88x = 3,859.50 × 1,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.88x = 4,917,003
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,917,003/2,572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.09

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