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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.22, 2,573.08 and 1,234.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.22, 2,573.08 and 1,234.79 is: 1,704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.22 : 2,573.08 = 1,234.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.22/2,573.08 = 1,234.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.22x = 2,573.08 × 1,234.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.22x = 3,177,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,197.50/1,864.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.30

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