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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.52, 3,858.90 and 2,061.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.52, 3,858.90 and 2,061.88 is: 3,090.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.52 : 3,858.90 = 2,061.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.52/3,858.90 = 2,061.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.52x = 3,858.90 × 2,061.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.52x = 7,956,588.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,956,588.73/2,574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.51

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