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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.91, 2,569.84 and 1,457.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.91, 2,569.84 and 1,457.34 is: 2,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.91 : 2,569.84 = 1,457.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.91/2,569.84 = 1,457.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.91x = 2,569.84 × 1,457.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.91x = 3,745,130.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745,130.63/1,861.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.45

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