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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.33, 3,852.06 and 1,181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.33, 3,852.06 and 1,181.89 is: 1,771.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.33 : 3,852.06 = 1,181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.33/3,852.06 = 1,181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.33x = 3,852.06 × 1,181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.33x = 4,552,711.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,711.19/2,569.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.94

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