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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.18, 3,850.67 and 1,180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.18, 3,850.67 and 1,180.60 is: 1,769.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.18 : 3,850.67 = 1,180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.18/3,850.67 = 1,180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.18x = 3,850.67 × 1,180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.18x = 4,546,101.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546,101.00/2,569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.48

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