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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.04, 2,571.04 and 1,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.04, 2,571.04 and 1,035.04 is: 1,428.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.04 : 2,571.04 = 1,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.04/2,571.04 = 1,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.04x = 2,571.04 × 1,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.04x = 2,661,129.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,129.24/1,863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.38

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