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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.68, 2,571.36 and 1,469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.68, 2,571.36 and 1,469.48 is: 2,027.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.68 : 2,571.36 = 1,469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.68/2,571.36 = 1,469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.68x = 2,571.36 × 1,469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.68x = 3,778,562.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,562.09/1,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.47

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