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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.51, 2,566.62 and 1,114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.51, 2,566.62 and 1,114.11 is: 1,536.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.51 : 2,566.62 = 1,114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.51/2,566.62 = 1,114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.51x = 2,566.62 × 1,114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.51x = 2,859,497.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,497.01/1,860.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.94

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