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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862, 2,571.72 and 1,239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862, 2,571.72 and 1,239.92 is: 1,712.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862 : 2,571.72 = 1,239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862/2,571.72 = 1,239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862x = 2,571.72 × 1,239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862x = 3,188,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,727.06/1,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.53

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