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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.27, 3,859.87 and 818.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.27, 3,859.87 and 818.27 is: 1,227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.27 : 3,859.87 = 818.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.27/3,859.87 = 818.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.27x = 3,859.87 × 818.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.27x = 3,158,415.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,415.82/2,573.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.39

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