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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.18, 3,862.26 and 1,093.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.18, 3,862.26 and 1,093.73 is: 1,641.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.18 : 3,862.26 = 1,093.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.18/3,862.26 = 1,093.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.18x = 3,862.26 × 1,093.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.18x = 4,224,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,250.32/2,574.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.01

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