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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.33, 3,861.98 and 1,035.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.33, 3,861.98 and 1,035.45 is: 1,553.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.33 : 3,861.98 = 1,035.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.33/3,861.98 = 1,035.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.33x = 3,861.98 × 1,035.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.33x = 3,998,882.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,882.01/2,574.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.37

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