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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.18, 3,846.30 and 1,179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.18, 3,846.30 and 1,179.66 is: 1,768.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.18 : 3,846.30 = 1,179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.18/3,846.30 = 1,179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.18x = 3,846.30 × 1,179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.18x = 4,537,326.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,326.26/2,566.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.12

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