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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.95, 2,568.20 and 1,391.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.95, 2,568.20 and 1,391.66 is: 1,917.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.95 : 2,568.20 = 1,391.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.95/2,568.20 = 1,391.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.95x = 2,568.20 × 1,391.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.95x = 3,574,054.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,054.25/1,863.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.46

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