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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.56, 2,568.86 and 1,105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.56, 2,568.86 and 1,105.38 is: 1,525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.56 : 2,568.86 = 1,105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.56/2,568.86 = 1,105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.56x = 2,568.86 × 1,105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.56x = 2,839,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,559.60/1,861.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.36

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