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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.10, 2,570.83 and 1,155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.10, 2,570.83 and 1,155.10 is: 1,593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.10 : 2,570.83 = 1,155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.10/2,570.83 = 1,155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.10x = 2,570.83 × 1,155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.10x = 2,969,565.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,565.73/1,863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.88

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