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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.38, 3,862.18 and 843

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.38, 3,862.18 and 843 is: 1,264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.38 : 3,862.18 = 843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.38/3,862.18 = 843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.38x = 3,862.18 × 843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.38x = 3,255,817.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,817.74/2,574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.70

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