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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.19, 3,859.65 and 841.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.19, 3,859.65 and 841.68 is: 1,262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.19 : 3,859.65 = 841.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.19/3,859.65 = 841.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.19x = 3,859.65 × 841.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.19x = 3,248,590.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,590.21/2,573.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.48

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