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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.92, 2,568.24 and 1,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.92, 2,568.24 and 1,162.08 is: 1,602.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.92 : 2,568.24 = 1,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.92/2,568.24 = 1,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.92x = 2,568.24 × 1,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.92x = 2,984,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,500.34/1,861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.92

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