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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.38, 3,862.90 and 820.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.38, 3,862.90 and 820.36 is: 1,230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.38 : 3,862.90 = 820.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.38/3,862.90 = 820.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.38x = 3,862.90 × 820.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.38x = 3,168,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,968.64/2,575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.49

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