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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.52, 2,568.88 and 1,033.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.52, 2,568.88 and 1,033.52 is: 1,426.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.52 : 2,568.88 = 1,033.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.52/2,568.88 = 1,033.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.52x = 2,568.88 × 1,033.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.52x = 2,654,988.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,988.86/1,861.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.25

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