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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574, 3,861.14 and 842.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574, 3,861.14 and 842.63 is: 1,263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574 : 3,861.14 = 842.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574/3,861.14 = 842.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574x = 3,861.14 × 842.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574x = 3,253,488.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,488.88/2,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.98

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