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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.63, 2,570.49 and 1,023.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.63, 2,570.49 and 1,023.38 is: 1,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.63 : 2,570.49 = 1,023.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.63/2,570.49 = 1,023.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.63x = 2,570.49 × 1,023.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.63x = 2,630,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,588.06/1,862.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.30

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