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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.96, 3,861.30 and 842.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.96, 3,861.30 and 842.54 is: 1,263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.96 : 3,861.30 = 842.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.96/3,861.30 = 842.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.96x = 3,861.30 × 842.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.96x = 3,253,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,299.70/2,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.93

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