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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.33, 3,850.56 and 1,180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.33, 3,850.56 and 1,180.89 is: 1,770.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.33 : 3,850.56 = 1,180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.33/3,850.56 = 1,180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.33x = 3,850.56 × 1,180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.33x = 4,547,087.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,087.80/2,568.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.45

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