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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.97, 3,859.75 and 818.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.97, 3,859.75 and 818.05 is: 1,227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.97 : 3,859.75 = 818.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.97/3,859.75 = 818.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.97x = 3,859.75 × 818.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.97x = 3,157,467.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,467.10/2,572.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.17

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