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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.51, 2,567.41 and 1,114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.51, 2,567.41 and 1,114.03 is: 1,537.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.51 : 2,567.41 = 1,114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.51/2,567.41 = 1,114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.51x = 2,567.41 × 1,114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.51x = 2,860,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,171.76/1,860.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.31

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