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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861, 2,570.94 and 1,224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861, 2,570.94 and 1,224.44 is: 1,691.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861 : 2,570.94 = 1,224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861/2,570.94 = 1,224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861x = 2,570.94 × 1,224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861x = 3,147,961.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,961.77/1,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.54

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