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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.43, 3,860.46 and 819.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.43, 3,860.46 and 819.09 is: 1,228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.43 : 3,860.46 = 819.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.43/3,860.46 = 819.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.43x = 3,860.46 × 819.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.43x = 3,162,053.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,053.32/2,574.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.25

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