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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.52, 3,867.24 and 1,874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.52, 3,867.24 and 1,874.28 is: 2,813.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.52 : 3,867.24 = 1,874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.52/3,867.24 = 1,874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.52x = 3,867.24 × 1,874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.52x = 7,248,290.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248,290.59/2,576.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.21

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