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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.89, 3,849.69 and 1,181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.89, 3,849.69 and 1,181.32 is: 1,769.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.89 : 3,849.69 = 1,181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.89/3,849.69 = 1,181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.89x = 3,849.69 × 1,181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.89x = 4,547,710.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,710.98/2,569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.62

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