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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.08, 2,570.58 and 1,156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.08, 2,570.58 and 1,156.14 is: 1,594.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.08 : 2,570.58 = 1,156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.08/2,570.58 = 1,156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.08x = 2,570.58 × 1,156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.08x = 2,971,950.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,950.36/1,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.33

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