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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.72, 3,862.64 and 843.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.72, 3,862.64 and 843.28 is: 1,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.72 : 3,862.64 = 843.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.72/3,862.64 = 843.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.72x = 3,862.64 × 843.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.72x = 3,257,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,287.06/2,574.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.10

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