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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.31, 2,570.09 and 1,023.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.31, 2,570.09 and 1,023.01 is: 1,411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.31 : 2,570.09 = 1,023.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.31/2,570.09 = 1,023.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.31x = 2,570.09 × 1,023.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.31x = 2,629,216.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,216.23/1,862.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.80

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