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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.84, 3,877.61 and 1,180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.84, 3,877.61 and 1,180.22 is: 1,769.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.84 : 3,877.61 = 1,180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.84/3,877.61 = 1,180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.84x = 3,877.61 × 1,180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.84x = 4,576,407.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,407.59/2,585.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.80

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