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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.69, 3,851.97 and 1,184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.69, 3,851.97 and 1,184.03 is: 1,774.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.69 : 3,851.97 = 1,184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.69/3,851.97 = 1,184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.69x = 3,851.97 × 1,184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.69x = 4,560,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,838.78/2,569.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.86

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