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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.37, 2,568.72 and 1,022.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.37, 2,568.72 and 1,022.15 is: 1,410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.37 : 2,568.72 = 1,022.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.37/2,568.72 = 1,022.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.37x = 2,568.72 × 1,022.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.37x = 2,625,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,617.15/1,861.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.58

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