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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.12, 3,860.96 and 1,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.12, 3,860.96 and 1,013.24 is: 1,519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.12 : 3,860.96 = 1,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.12/3,860.96 = 1,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.12x = 3,860.96 × 1,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.12x = 3,912,079.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,079.11/2,574.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.77

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