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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.48, 3,860.58 and 1,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.48, 3,860.58 and 1,093.44 is: 1,639.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.48 : 3,860.58 = 1,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.48/3,860.58 = 1,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.48x = 3,860.58 × 1,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.48x = 4,221,312.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,312.60/2,574.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.68

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