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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.26, 2,566.87 and 1,302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.26, 2,566.87 and 1,302.69 is: 1,794.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.26 : 2,566.87 = 1,302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.26/2,566.87 = 1,302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.26x = 2,566.87 × 1,302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.26x = 3,343,849.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,849.58/1,863.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.62

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