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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.20, 3,850.29 and 1,181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.20, 3,850.29 and 1,181.94 is: 1,771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.20 : 3,850.29 = 1,181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.20/3,850.29 = 1,181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.20x = 3,850.29 × 1,181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.20x = 4,550,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,811.76/2,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.30

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