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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.14, 3,866.83 and 1,193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.14, 3,866.83 and 1,193.29 is: 1,788.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.14 : 3,866.83 = 1,193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.14/3,866.83 = 1,193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.14x = 3,866.83 × 1,193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.14x = 4,614,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,249.57/2,580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.37

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