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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.62, 2,567.55 and 1,114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.62, 2,567.55 and 1,114.41 is: 1,537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.62 : 2,567.55 = 1,114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.62/2,567.55 = 1,114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.62x = 2,567.55 × 1,114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.62x = 2,861,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,307.57/1,860.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.82

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