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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.31, 2,796.14 and 1,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.31, 2,796.14 and 1,042.12 is: 1,563.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.31 : 2,796.14 = 1,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.31/2,796.14 = 1,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.31x = 2,796.14 × 1,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.31x = 2,913,913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,913.42/1,863.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.84

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