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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.88, 2,568.94 and 1,075.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.88, 2,568.94 and 1,075.94 is: 1,484.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.88 : 2,568.94 = 1,075.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.88/2,568.94 = 1,075.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.88x = 2,568.94 × 1,075.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.88x = 2,764,025.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,025.30/1,861.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.53

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