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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.63, 2,573.20 and 1,025.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.63, 2,573.20 and 1,025.35 is: 1,414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.63 : 2,573.20 = 1,025.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.63/2,573.20 = 1,025.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.63x = 2,573.20 × 1,025.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.63x = 2,638,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,430.62/1,864.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.99

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