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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.83, 3,861.77 and 1,276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.83, 3,861.77 and 1,276.29 is: 1,913.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.83 : 3,861.77 = 1,276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.83/3,861.77 = 1,276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.83x = 3,861.77 × 1,276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.83x = 4,928,732.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,732.05/2,575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.45

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