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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.23, 3,858.62 and 1,111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.23, 3,858.62 and 1,111.06 is: 1,666.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.23 : 3,858.62 = 1,111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.23/3,858.62 = 1,111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.23x = 3,858.62 × 1,111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.23x = 4,287,158.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,158.34/2,572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.71

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