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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.22, 3,872.90 and 1,195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.22, 3,872.90 and 1,195.44 is: 1,792.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.22 : 3,872.90 = 1,195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.22/3,872.90 = 1,195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.22x = 3,872.90 × 1,195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.22x = 4,629,819.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,819.58/2,582.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.96

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