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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.08, 2,568.24 and 1,115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.08, 2,568.24 and 1,115.46 is: 1,539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.08 : 2,568.24 = 1,115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.08/2,568.24 = 1,115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.08x = 2,568.24 × 1,115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.08x = 2,864,768.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,768.99/1,861.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.30

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