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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.76, 2,568.36 and 1,075.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.76, 2,568.36 and 1,075.52 is: 1,483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.76 : 2,568.36 = 1,075.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.76/2,568.36 = 1,075.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.76x = 2,568.36 × 1,075.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.76x = 2,762,322.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,322.55/1,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.72

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