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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.87, 3,860.49 and 1,169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.87, 3,860.49 and 1,169.26 is: 1,752.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.87 : 3,860.49 = 1,169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.87/3,860.49 = 1,169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.87x = 3,860.49 × 1,169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.87x = 4,513,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,916.54/2,575.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.39

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