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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.07, 3,852.93 and 1,183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.07, 3,852.93 and 1,183.47 is: 1,772.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.07 : 3,852.93 = 1,183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.07/3,852.93 = 1,183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.07x = 3,852.93 × 1,183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.07x = 4,559,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,827.07/2,572.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.83

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