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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.13, 3,859.29 and 817.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.13, 3,859.29 and 817.90 is: 1,226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.13 : 3,859.29 = 817.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.13/3,859.29 = 817.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.13x = 3,859.29 × 817.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.13x = 3,156,509.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,509.20/2,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.72

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