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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.56, 3,867.71 and 1,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.56, 3,867.71 and 1,191 is: 1,785.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.56 : 3,867.71 = 1,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.56/3,867.71 = 1,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.56x = 3,867.71 × 1,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.56x = 4,606,436.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,436.66/2,580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.06

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