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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.02, 3,868.35 and 1,192.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.02, 3,868.35 and 1,192.47 is: 1,787.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.02 : 3,868.35 = 1,192.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.02/3,868.35 = 1,192.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.02x = 3,868.35 × 1,192.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.02x = 4,612,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,901.00/2,581.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.24

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