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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.74, 2,570.80 and 1,117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.74, 2,570.80 and 1,117.11 is: 1,541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.74 : 2,570.80 = 1,117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.74/2,570.80 = 1,117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.74x = 2,570.80 × 1,117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.74x = 2,871,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,858.14/1,862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.74

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