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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.33, 3,872.43 and 1,194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.33, 3,872.43 and 1,194.10 is: 1,791.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.33 : 3,872.43 = 1,194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.33/3,872.43 = 1,194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.33x = 3,872.43 × 1,194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.33x = 4,624,068.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,068.66/2,581.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.35

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