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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.28, 3,862.14 and 844.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.28, 3,862.14 and 844.12 is: 1,266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.28 : 3,862.14 = 844.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.28/3,862.14 = 844.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.28x = 3,862.14 × 844.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.28x = 3,260,109.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,109.62/2,574.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.42

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