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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.71, 3,862.19 and 819.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.71, 3,862.19 and 819.90 is: 1,229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.71 : 3,862.19 = 819.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.71/3,862.19 = 819.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.71x = 3,862.19 × 819.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.71x = 3,166,611.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,611.63/2,574.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.89

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