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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.82, 3,847.75 and 1,181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.82, 3,847.75 and 1,181.11 is: 1,770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.82 : 3,847.75 = 1,181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.82/3,847.75 = 1,181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.82x = 3,847.75 × 1,181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.82x = 4,544,616.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544,616.00/2,566.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.52

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