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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.80, 3,871.40 and 1,265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.80, 3,871.40 and 1,265.64 is: 1,897.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.80 : 3,871.40 = 1,265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.80/3,871.40 = 1,265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.80x = 3,871.40 × 1,265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.80x = 4,899,798.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,798.70/2,581.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.82

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