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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.20, 3,871.80 and 1,282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.20, 3,871.80 and 1,282.14 is: 1,923.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.20 : 3,871.80 = 1,282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.20/3,871.80 = 1,282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.20x = 3,871.80 × 1,282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.20x = 4,964,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964,189.65/2,581.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.21

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