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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.95, 3,862.44 and 843.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.95, 3,862.44 and 843.57 is: 1,265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.95 : 3,862.44 = 843.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.95/3,862.44 = 843.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.95x = 3,862.44 × 843.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.95x = 3,258,238.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,238.51/2,574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.36

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