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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.37, 3,850.95 and 1,180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.37, 3,850.95 and 1,180.79 is: 1,769.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.37 : 3,850.95 = 1,180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.37/3,850.95 = 1,180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.37x = 3,850.95 × 1,180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.37x = 4,547,144.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,144.00/2,569.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.75

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