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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.47, 3,860.91 and 1,113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.47, 3,860.91 and 1,113.81 is: 1,669.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.47 : 3,860.91 = 1,113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.47/3,860.91 = 1,113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.47x = 3,860.91 × 1,113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.47x = 4,300,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,320.17/2,575.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.72

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