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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.56, 2,568.84 and 1,033.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.56, 2,568.84 and 1,033.56 is: 1,426.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.56 : 2,568.84 = 1,033.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.56/2,568.84 = 1,033.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.56x = 2,568.84 × 1,033.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.56x = 2,655,050.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,050.27/1,861.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.25

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