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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.07, 2,568.35 and 1,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.07, 2,568.35 and 1,114.88 is: 1,538.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.07 : 2,568.35 = 1,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.07/2,568.35 = 1,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.07x = 2,568.35 × 1,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.07x = 2,863,402.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,402.05/1,861.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.58

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