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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.13, 3,859.30 and 1,275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.13, 3,859.30 and 1,275.30 is: 1,912.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.13 : 3,859.30 = 1,275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.13/3,859.30 = 1,275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.13x = 3,859.30 × 1,275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.13x = 4,921,765.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,765.29/2,574.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.01

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