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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.92, 2,569.42 and 1,022.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.92, 2,569.42 and 1,022.68 is: 1,411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.92 : 2,569.42 = 1,022.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.92/2,569.42 = 1,022.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.92x = 2,569.42 × 1,022.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.92x = 2,627,694.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,694.45/1,861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.28

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