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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.60, 2,573.64 and 1,535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.60, 2,573.64 and 1,535.28 is: 2,120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.60 : 2,573.64 = 1,535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.60/2,573.64 = 1,535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.60x = 2,573.64 × 1,535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.60x = 3,951,258.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,258.02/1,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.23

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