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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.31, 3,859.83 and 1,185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.31, 3,859.83 and 1,185.76 is: 1,777.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.31 : 3,859.83 = 1,185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.31/3,859.83 = 1,185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.31x = 3,859.83 × 1,185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.31x = 4,576,844.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,844.37/2,575.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.20

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