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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.49, 2,573.10 and 1,118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.49, 2,573.10 and 1,118.97 is: 1,544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.49 : 2,573.10 = 1,118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.49/2,573.10 = 1,118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.49x = 2,573.10 × 1,118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.49x = 2,879,221.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,221.71/1,864.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.25

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