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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.20, 3,859.24 and 1,185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.20, 3,859.24 and 1,185.76 is: 1,778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.20 : 3,859.24 = 1,185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.20/3,859.24 = 1,185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.20x = 3,859.24 × 1,185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.20x = 4,576,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,132.42/2,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.38

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