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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.89, 2,569.34 and 1,022.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.89, 2,569.34 and 1,022.57 is: 1,411.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.89 : 2,569.34 = 1,022.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.89/2,569.34 = 1,022.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.89x = 2,569.34 × 1,022.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.89x = 2,627,319.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,319.71/1,861.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.10

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