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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.77, 2,573.42 and 1,025.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.77, 2,573.42 and 1,025.49 is: 1,415.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.77 : 2,573.42 = 1,025.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.77/2,573.42 = 1,025.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.77x = 2,573.42 × 1,025.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.77x = 2,639,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,016.48/1,864.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.20

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