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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.94, 3,851.25 and 1,182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.94, 3,851.25 and 1,182.35 is: 1,771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.94 : 3,851.25 = 1,182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.94/3,851.25 = 1,182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.94x = 3,851.25 × 1,182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.94x = 4,553,508.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,508.97/2,570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.15

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