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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.88, 2,569.46 and 1,022.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.88, 2,569.46 and 1,022.66 is: 1,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.88 : 2,569.46 = 1,022.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.88/2,569.46 = 1,022.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.88x = 2,569.46 × 1,022.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.88x = 2,627,668.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,668.41/1,861.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.30

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