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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.14, 3,854.80 and 1,182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.14, 3,854.80 and 1,182.61 is: 1,773.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.14 : 3,854.80 = 1,182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.14/3,854.80 = 1,182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.14x = 3,854.80 × 1,182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.14x = 4,558,725.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,725.03/2,570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.73

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