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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.96, 2,176.12 and 1,286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.96, 2,176.12 and 1,286.56 is: 1,769.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.96 : 2,176.12 = 1,286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.96/2,176.12 = 1,286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.96x = 2,176.12 × 1,286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.96x = 2,799,708.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,708.95/1,581.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.77

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