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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.14, 3,853.31 and 1,181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.14, 3,853.31 and 1,181.61 is: 1,772.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.14 : 3,853.31 = 1,181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.14/3,853.31 = 1,181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.14x = 3,853.31 × 1,181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.14x = 4,553,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,103.72/2,569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.23

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