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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.46, 2,571.60 and 1,024.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.46, 2,571.60 and 1,024.21 is: 1,413.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.46 : 2,571.60 = 1,024.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.46/2,571.60 = 1,024.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.46x = 2,571.60 × 1,024.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.46x = 2,633,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,858.44/1,863.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.42

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