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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.22, 3,858.40 and 1,184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.22, 3,858.40 and 1,184.69 is: 1,775.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.22 : 3,858.40 = 1,184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.22/3,858.40 = 1,184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.22x = 3,858.40 × 1,184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.22x = 4,570,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,982.68/2,574.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.68

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