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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.51, 3,860.28 and 1,185.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.51, 3,860.28 and 1,185.93 is: 1,777.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.51 : 3,860.28 = 1,185.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.51/3,860.28 = 1,185.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.51x = 3,860.28 × 1,185.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.51x = 4,578,021.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578,021.86/2,575.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.52

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