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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.91, 2,568.46 and 1,456.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.91, 2,568.46 and 1,456.34 is: 2,010.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.91 : 2,568.46 = 1,456.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.91/2,568.46 = 1,456.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.91x = 2,568.46 × 1,456.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.91x = 3,740,541.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740,541.83/1,860.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.06

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