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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.00, 3,849.85 and 1,181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.00, 3,849.85 and 1,181.43 is: 1,769.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.00 : 3,849.85 = 1,181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.00/3,849.85 = 1,181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.00x = 3,849.85 × 1,181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.00x = 4,548,322.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548,322.26/2,570.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.78

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