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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.62, 3,871.08 and 1,348.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.62, 3,871.08 and 1,348.67 is: 2,022.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.62 : 3,871.08 = 1,348.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.62/3,871.08 = 1,348.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.62x = 3,871.08 × 1,348.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.62x = 5,220,790.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,790.11/2,581.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.29

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