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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.88, 3,868.22 and 1,192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.88, 3,868.22 and 1,192.28 is: 1,786.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.88 : 3,868.22 = 1,192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.88/3,868.22 = 1,192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.88x = 3,868.22 × 1,192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.88x = 4,612,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,001.34/2,580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.99

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