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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.26, 3,863.06 and 1,276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.26, 3,863.06 and 1,276.38 is: 1,914.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.26 : 3,863.06 = 1,276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.26/3,863.06 = 1,276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.26x = 3,863.06 × 1,276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.26x = 4,930,732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,732.52/2,575.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.65

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