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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.64, 3,874.70 and 1,021.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.64, 3,874.70 and 1,021.68 is: 1,532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.64 : 3,874.70 = 1,021.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.64/3,874.70 = 1,021.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.64x = 3,874.70 × 1,021.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.64x = 3,958,703.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,703.50/2,582.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.81

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