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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.51, 3,861.76 and 1,275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.51, 3,861.76 and 1,275.67 is: 1,913.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.51 : 3,861.76 = 1,275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.51/3,861.76 = 1,275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.51x = 3,861.76 × 1,275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.51x = 4,926,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,331.38/2,574.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.50

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