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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.59, 3,858.07 and 1,186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.59, 3,858.07 and 1,186.22 is: 1,778.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.59 : 3,858.07 = 1,186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.59/3,858.07 = 1,186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.59x = 3,858.07 × 1,186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.59x = 4,576,500.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,500.51/2,573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.26

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