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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.38, 2,570.09 and 1,023.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.38, 2,570.09 and 1,023.11 is: 1,411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.38 : 2,570.09 = 1,023.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.38/2,570.09 = 1,023.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.38x = 2,570.09 × 1,023.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.38x = 2,629,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,473.24/1,862.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.89

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