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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.71, 2,571.90 and 1,024.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.71, 2,571.90 and 1,024.28 is: 1,413.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.71 : 2,571.90 = 1,024.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.71/2,571.90 = 1,024.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.71x = 2,571.90 × 1,024.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.71x = 2,634,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,332.87/1,863.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.49

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