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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.53, 3,866.06 and 1,191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.53, 3,866.06 and 1,191.11 is: 1,785.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.53 : 3,866.06 = 1,191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.53/3,866.06 = 1,191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.53x = 3,866.06 × 1,191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.53x = 4,604,883.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,883.40/2,578.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.86

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