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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.48, 3,861.75 and 820.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.48, 3,861.75 and 820.14 is: 1,229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.48 : 3,861.75 = 820.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.48/3,861.75 = 820.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.48x = 3,861.75 × 820.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.48x = 3,167,175.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,175.65/2,575.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.74

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