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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.56, 2,569.05 and 1,054.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.56, 2,569.05 and 1,054.04 is: 1,454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.56 : 2,569.05 = 1,054.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.56/2,569.05 = 1,054.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.56x = 2,569.05 × 1,054.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.56x = 2,707,868.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,868.62/1,861.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.62

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