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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.27, 2,571.67 and 1,155.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.27, 2,571.67 and 1,155.87 is: 1,594.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.27 : 2,571.67 = 1,155.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.27/2,571.67 = 1,155.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.27x = 2,571.67 × 1,155.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.27x = 2,972,520.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,520.90/1,864.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.47

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