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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.16, 3,855.14 and 1,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.16, 3,855.14 and 1,183.60 is: 1,773.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.16 : 3,855.14 = 1,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.16/3,855.14 = 1,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.16x = 3,855.14 × 1,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.16x = 4,562,924.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,924.43/2,572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.97

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