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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.87, 3,851.68 and 1,181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.87, 3,851.68 and 1,181.27 is: 1,770.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.87 : 3,851.68 = 1,181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.87/3,851.68 = 1,181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.87x = 3,851.68 × 1,181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.87x = 4,549,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,874.03/2,569.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.47

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