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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.04, 2,366.97 and 1,192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.04, 2,366.97 and 1,192.65 is: 1,785.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.04 : 2,366.97 = 1,192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.04/2,366.97 = 1,192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.04x = 2,366.97 × 1,192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.04x = 2,822,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,966.77/1,581.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.51

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