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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.66, 2,571.96 and 1,077.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.66, 2,571.96 and 1,077.96 is: 1,487.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.66 : 2,571.96 = 1,077.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.66/2,571.96 = 1,077.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.66x = 2,571.96 × 1,077.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.66x = 2,772,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,470.00/1,863.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.65

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