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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.32, 3,868.46 and 1,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.32, 3,868.46 and 1,191.60 is: 1,785.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.32 : 3,868.46 = 1,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.32/3,868.46 = 1,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.32x = 3,868.46 × 1,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.32x = 4,609,656.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609,656.94/2,581.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.78

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