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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.77, 3,851.90 and 1,181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.77, 3,851.90 and 1,181.49 is: 1,772.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.77 : 3,851.90 = 1,181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.77/3,851.90 = 1,181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.77x = 3,851.90 × 1,181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.77x = 4,550,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,975.42/2,567.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.35

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