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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.32, 3,852.80 and 1,183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.32, 3,852.80 and 1,183.11 is: 1,774.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.32 : 3,852.80 = 1,183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.32/3,852.80 = 1,183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.32x = 3,852.80 × 1,183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.32x = 4,558,270.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,270.28/2,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.12

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