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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.37, 3,869.88 and 1,119.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.37, 3,869.88 and 1,119.42 is: 1,678.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.37 : 3,869.88 = 1,119.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.37/3,869.88 = 1,119.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.37x = 3,869.88 × 1,119.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.37x = 4,332,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,016.87/2,581.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.19

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