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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.88, 3,854.94 and 1,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.88, 3,854.94 and 1,201 is: 1,800.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.88 : 3,854.94 = 1,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.88/3,854.94 = 1,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.88x = 3,854.94 × 1,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.88x = 4,629,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,782.94/2,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.16

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