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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.72, 3,843.95 and 1,180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.72, 3,843.95 and 1,180.22 is: 1,768.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.72 : 3,843.95 = 1,180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.72/3,843.95 = 1,180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.72x = 3,843.95 × 1,180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.72x = 4,536,681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536,681.55/2,565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.19

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