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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.36, 2,571.26 and 1,117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.36, 2,571.26 and 1,117.18 is: 1,541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.36 : 2,571.26 = 1,117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.36/2,571.26 = 1,117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.36x = 2,571.26 × 1,117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.36x = 2,872,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,560.25/1,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.60

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