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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.81, 3,841.23 and 1,176.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.81, 3,841.23 and 1,176.29 is: 1,763.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.81 : 3,841.23 = 1,176.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.81/3,841.23 = 1,176.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.81x = 3,841.23 × 1,176.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.81x = 4,518,405.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,405.63/2,562.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.07

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