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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.69, 3,872.34 and 1,195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.69, 3,872.34 and 1,195.11 is: 1,791.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.69 : 3,872.34 = 1,195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.69/3,872.34 = 1,195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.69x = 3,872.34 × 1,195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.69x = 4,627,872.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,872.26/2,583.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.19

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