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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.27, 3,859.77 and 1,111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.27, 3,859.77 and 1,111.30 is: 1,667.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.27 : 3,859.77 = 1,111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.27/3,859.77 = 1,111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.27x = 3,859.77 × 1,111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.27x = 4,289,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,362.40/2,572.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.54

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