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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.66, 3,860.52 and 819.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.66, 3,860.52 and 819.33 is: 1,228.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.66 : 3,860.52 = 819.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.66/3,860.52 = 819.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.66x = 3,860.52 × 819.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.66x = 3,163,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,039.85/2,574.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.53

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